Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Overview
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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
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.
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.
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Chicago Crime and Mob Bus Tour
Reviews
3,117 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Entertaining pieces of History
Margaret G,
Oct 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sophia was an excellent guide. Entertaining and informative. She was funny and gave us interesting pieces of Chicago history.
Fun day spent hearing about our city’s crime history
csg479,
Oct 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had a great time on the tour. Our guide, Sophia was terrific. She was knowledgeable, funny and upbeat. We really enjoyed hearing about our city’s crime history, some of which we already knew and some we didn’t.
Our host Dane was...
Christin P,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our host Dane was energetic and entertaining! We learned a lot on the tour and enjoyed the stops. Would recommend to those wanting to know more about Chicago history!
Dillinger John Dillinger
Steven P,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
3.00It was interesting if you are into history as I am. However it’s mainly a bus ride with the tour guide saying if you look to the left (or right) you’ll see where ONCE stood such n such house, building restaurant but alas it was torn down. You only make two stops 1) where Dillinger was killed (best part of tour) and 2) a stop at Harry Caray’s restaurant to see a tiny room in the basement that was uncovered during renovation that has safe and lots of photos.. The tour guide was good at his job, but I thought the tour itinerary was weak. NOTE: we went on the same day as the Antifa / No king crazys blocked streets and raised hell, so the tour might have been cut short, I don't know.
Great tour
Sabrina C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour lasted one hour and 30 minutes. I felt like it could’ve been a little bit longer. Ethan was the narrator and. Tommy was the bus driver. They both did a great job. Ethan was knowledgeable and informative about many mob figures. My favorite part was the hidden area under the restaurant.
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