Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Escape into Chicago's underworld on a crime and mob tour with stops on-and-off the luxury, climate-controlled bus. Explore historic crime scenes with great photo opportunities. Hear true crime stories about Chicago Gangster Al Capone, The Untouchables, The Chicago Mob, Prohibition, John Dillinger, Frank “The Enforcer” Nitti, Cap George Streeter, Leopold & Loeb, H.H. Holmes and more.

Visit historic landmark buildings like: The Biograph Theater, Holy Name Cathedral, Cook County Criminal Court House, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, etc.

Tour famous Chicago neighborhoods: Streeterville, River North, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop and Magnificent Mile. Locals and tourists agree that this educational and entertaining thing to do in Chicago is a unique cultural experience.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bus departs on time. Arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in. If you don't see the bus 10 minutes before the start time, call the number indicated in your ticket for help.

Guests may not join the tour after the bus departs. General seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Joint seating is not guaranteed.

No restroom breaks. Please go before checking in at the bus.

No eating or drinking on the bus.

There is no onsite office.

Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. Bus and tour include steps and stairs.

Audio and video recording and services are not permitted without the express written consent of Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences.

Kindly refrain from talking or translating on the bus during the tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All inclusions are subject to availability.

Exclusive access to crime quiz

Spy of secret Prohibition Era tunnels

Photo opportunities off the bus at infamous crime scenes

Luxury temperature controlled coach bus

Storage for 1 foldable wheelchair or stroller

Mini mob museum

Live interactive tour guide

Historic video footage

Stops on and off the bus

Keepsake brochure with special offers

Gratuity: Recommended $5/person gratuity (or more) via cash or Venmo.

Restroom on board

No food & Drinks on board

What To Expect

1

This world famous tour starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street). Learn about the history of leading gangster and mobster figures like Al Capone, John Dillinger, Frank Nitti, Dean O'Banion, and Bugs Moran. You'll see famous gangster shootout sites like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the handshake murder, and 'The Enforcers'' safe and tunnels. You will be led by a local, informative guide and guests are able to get off the bus and explore these historic crime scenes.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Water Tower Place

Meet your guide across from the Water Tower Place shopping mall in Chicago’s Near North Side at your selected time. Hop aboard a luxury climate-controlled coach and begin your 1.5-2 hour tour of the history of Chicago crime, from 19th century to today.

Admission Not Applicable

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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour

Reviews

4.59

3,043 reviews

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  • Wonderful experience!

    Patty Y,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Jamie was an the perfect guide! Highly recommend this tour! So informative and interesting!! Never a dull moment. We learned so much!

  • Very enjoyable,...

    Mark M,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very enjoyable, definitely worth the money. Our tour guide, Ethan , was great! A nice blend of being on the bus and off

  • Nice tour of Chicago history

    Bruce P,

    Sep 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Really nice tour. Very informative and entertaining. Our guide Jaime was wonderful and a wealth of knowledge. Highly recommend

  • A wonderful enjoyable...

    PEGGY F,

    Sep 13, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A wonderful enjoyable tour. I would highly recommend it The tour operator was very knowledgeable and I especially enjoyed when she pointed out the facts from fiction.

  • Great trip - we loved it

    Kelly B,

    Sep 12, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide was Ann Rose who was fabulous - very knowledgeable and entertaining. Really interesting and enjoyable few hours getting to learn more about what happened with the crime history and to see some of it. Only frustration was the bus was so squeaky and noisy it intermittently drowned out the mic… possibly the noisiest bus I’ve ever been on! (Not people, the actual bus!) I was fascinated with the Dillinger info though…. Never knew most of it. Would definitely recommend

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4.59
3,043 reviews