Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Chicago's best on our Big Bus tour. Board our open-top, double-decker bus and see the city's iconic landmarks, from the Magnificent Mile to Millennium Park. Utilize our convenient stops to explore vibrant neighborhoods and attractions, including Willis Tower, the Chicago Riverwalk, and more.
Spend your day shopping on Magnificent Mile, enjoying Navy Pier's Ferris Wheel, or tasting authentic Chicago Deep Dish Pizza. Our flexible tour lets you create your own itinerary, with a free app to track bus arrivals.
Listen to digital commentary in multiple languages, offering expert insight into Chicago's history and culture, while recommending the best places to eat, drink, and shop. Offering comfortable seating and panoramic views, our Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour is an ideal way to explore the city. Hop off as often as you like within your ticket's validity period, and simply hop on again when ready to continue.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Choice of audio tours: Chicago Architecture, Public Art, Chicago Riverwalk, and Millennium Park
Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.
Redeem tickets via Big Bus app or in person
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Duration:2 hours
Operating Schedule:Operates daily: First Bus 10AM, Last Bus 4PM. Loop duration: 2 hours. Download the free Big Bus app for stop locations, city information and live bus tracking.
Stop 1 - Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Drive, across the bridge from Trump Tower))
Stop 2 - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower
Stop 3 - Millennium Park &The Art Institute of Chicago
Stop 4 - Hilton Chicago & Grant Park
Stop 5 - Adler Planetarium
Stop 6 - Field Museum of Natural History and Museum Campus
Stop 7 - Chicago Architecture Center and Sheraton Grand
Stop 8 - Navy Pier
Stop 9 - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile
Stop 10 - John Hancock Center
Stop 11 - River North
What‘s Included
Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Tour by Open-top Bus
WiFi on board
Enclosed/Climate Controlled Lower Deck, Top Deck Open
Professional digital commentary in multiple languages
Live Bus Tracking & City Info (Download Free Big Bus App)
4 Self-guided Digital Walking Tours to explore the city (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Admission to attractions
Options
48hr Ticket & Guided Boat Tour
Save 20% off full retail
48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Enjoy hop-on hop-off access at 11 stops with digital commentary onboard
75-min Architecture Boat Tour : Enjoy a narrated tour along the Chicago River and see the stunning architecture
24-Hour Ticket
24-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour: Hop on and off at convenient stops around Chicago and enjoy digital audio commentary while aboard.
48-hour Ticket & Walking Tours
48-hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Audio Guide Walking Tour: choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours
72-Hour Ticket & Walking Tours
72-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Audio Guide Walking Tour: choice of 4 professionally-narrated audio tours
Reviews
2,232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good overview of downtown Chicago’s highlights
Kathleen S,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The bus had 11 strategic stops, mostly for sights but a few also located more conveniently near hotel areas. The most important downtown sights were included. The bus had an open top, which is helpful to see the skyscrapers (though chilly on cold days, so bundle up or head downstairs), and the recorded narration via earpieces was very informative. We rode the two-hour route in two segments, surrounding a lunch break: One driver was good and stayed quiet, but the other regularly added his own narration that a) briefly duplicated the recording and b) talked over the recording so that we couldn’t understand either – plus he added plugs for tips at each stop. One other slight negative was that the bus operator’s app that we had to download was not very accurate regarding the timing of the stops. But overall, this was a good experience to get a ground-level summary of Chicago’s highlights.
Don’t rely on app
Rachael F,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00We loved the tour and all the stops, but there are supposedly live updates as to when the bus is going to be at each stop, and it is not accurate. So if you use the big bus app, do not rely on the bus tracking.
Wonderful experience!
Diana R,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience even though it rained on us. And they didn’t provide ponchos. We ended up riding on the bottom floor. However it was raining so hard we couldn’t even see out the widows. Which isn’t their fault. Hence why I gave them a 5. Drivers were helpful.
Chi-town 30-30
Jean F,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Gotta ride up top! If its cold or windy try to get behind the wind shield. Ride the full loop to see where you want to hop off later!
Fantastic tour
gmandley953,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Anton was fabulous providing the history of the city. Fantastic personality. Thank you Anton. Thank Anton
Chicago
OnAir211361,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very informative. Great way to see the city.
Terrible
Antonio H,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00Horrible Booked and vendor could not activate tickets. Lost whole day. Got a refund but missed a planned family fun
Wonderful tour and way to get around city
karic863,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I recently visited Chicago and the hop-on hop-off bus tour was our favorite! We loved all the history and interesting things we learned on the tour and it made it so fun and easy to get around the city. We did 48 hour tickets which worked out so well for our short stay. All of the employees were great. Demetrius was the best! So knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful with recommendations, we really appreciated him! Great tour, definitely recommend and will do again when we come back.
Meh
Roving45941988989,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Would have preferred a live guide.
It was good. Tour was...
Barbra E,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was good. Tour was great. I would go again. They were very knowledgeable and the 2 hours was worth it.
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