Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Overview

The lakeside metropolis of Chicago is famous for its striking skyscrapers, world-class museums and colorful history. Explore the “Windy City” at your own pace, with the choice of a Classic(24 Hour) and Premium (48 Hour) ticket, all which include a hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus tour with stops strategically located near the city’s top attractions. Hop on to experience sites like the Adler Planetarium and Navy Pier or hop off along the Magnificent Mile to shop, see the great city at heart-stopping heights from Willis Tower’s Skydeck.

City: Chicago

Wed 30 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Wed 30 Oct

Starting at $44.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Live Bus Tracking (Download Free Big Bus App)

Hop-on, Hop-off, Open-top, Sightseeing Bus Tour

Audio Guide

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
Classic 1-day tickets will be valid for same day use. Tickets claimed after 2 pm will be valid for the next calendar day.
Redeem vouchers at any Big Bus hop-on hop-off points
Please advise at time of booking if wheelchair assistance is required
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Customers are advised to download the Big Bus app to find out more about our new health and safety measures and for real-time bus tracking information. Alternatively please visit the Big Bus website.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

aeostrem

Oct 2019

We (5 of us from 8 to 70) had a fantastic time learning about the city with James and Ashley! They were the main folks we rode with. The guides were all interesting, funny, and each had additional information and tidbits. There were a few times we had a longer wait than expected but big bus always showed up. People getting on and off shared where they were from which was also fun. Having a bench at each stop would help the grandparents, but it was certainly our choice to be active and get on and off.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hello aeostrem, Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We appreciate all feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time while riding with us here in Chicago. We take pride in ensuring all of customers receive exceptional service while with us and based on what you said we successfully did this. We hope that if you return to Chicago you will hop on with us again. Kind Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team

diane8991

Oct 2019

We were excited to see the City on the Big Bus but were very disappointed. We got on at stop 1 and waited over a half hour to leave the stop. The bus left and skipped stop 2 & 3 due to the Columbus Day parade, So we got off at stop 4. When we checked the app we walked to stop 8 to pick up a bus, after a half hour wait we left and walked back to stop 4, only a Block away to catch that bus instead. Rode to Stop 10, was told the last bus would pick up at 5:45, at 6:10 we were still waiting so we called an Uber. Total wast of money. Definitely would not recommend.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hello Diane8991, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate all feedback. First, we would like to extend our apologies for the experience you had with us here in Chicago. We take pride in ensuring that all of our customers enjoy themselves while touring with us, based on what you have stated we have failed to make this happen. On the date of your tour there were events taking place that were out of our control and because of these events our tour route was affected severely. Along with the Columbus day parade we also had our CPS teachers union strike taking place, which caused a tremendous build up resulting in our buses running almost 45 minutes behind. We tried our best to inform all customers of the delay and reroutes. Can you please reach out to me directly @ [email protected] , so that I can gather more information regarding this. If you do return to Chicago we hope that you hop on with us again. Kind Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team!

Mygirlzroc

Oct 2019

Was in North Chicago for a couple days and decided to stop downtown on our way home and do a tour. Found Big Bus on tripadvisor. Uploaded the app as well as the SpotHero app to reserve a parking space. Didn't know what to expect, I'm a country girl and a little intimated by the big city.Both apps worked great. Was able to book Big Bus through the app. We hoped on at one of the stops. The tour guides were awesome! Very informative. Although it was raining, windy and chilly we still enjoyed our tour. After a few stops we decided we were just going to suck it up and sit on top. It was a much better view. Highly recommend this tour. We do plan to come back and do some of the other tours and more sightseeing. We were limited on time and didn't have the chance to hop on and hop off. But definitely will return.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Hello Mygirlzroc, Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review. We appreciate all feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time while riding with us here in Chicago.We take pride in ensuring all of customers receive exceptional service while with us and based on what you said we successfully did this. We hope that if you return to Chicago you will hop on with us again. Kind Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team