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

Mon 21 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Mon 21 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)

OrExplorer1

Oct 2022

The Chicago BigBus tour is a joke. We have done many hop-on hop-off bus tours in other states and countries and they have all been great. Here they tell you after you purchase your ticket online that you have to get off a few stops later and get a paper ticket. They say you get a free backpack at the second stop (not that we cared). You have to wait over a 1/2 hour until the bus finally moves after you get the paper ticket and get back on. Then they say they are skipping the second stop and they don’t have anymore backpacks (again we didn’t care but why even say that when you get the paper ticket). They tell you nothing other than what the stop is, no history no other information. Too many people not enough buses if you hop off. The most exciting thing was listening to the “co-workers” fight over the radio. Oh and the bus driver yelling out the window cussing at other drivers, using the “f” bomb. Good family tour. NOT! You can ride the city bus and probably get more information for a ton less of $$.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Orexplorer1, thank you for leaving us feedback. We are disappointed to hear that your experience was not a positive one. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at [email protected] so we can assist you further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.

gr0uch

Oct 2022

Really poor, used the Big Bus in other cities but this felt like it was their first day in Chicago..got to stop 2 for first bus to be told a bus would shuttle us back to stop 1, that bus was 40 mins later. Got to stop 1 and changed bus onto an already packed bus. The tour was shambolic. We got to navy pier and hopped of. Waited 40 mins for return bus which was packed, only a few of us got on, we were lucky as we were first in queue after waiting 40 mins. A total waste of $145

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Gr0uch, we regret to hear that you had this experience with us. Due to several street closures, we had to add a shuttle to assist our customers, and traffic was not on our side. However, we do regret you had this experience with us. We do hope you give Big Bus another try.

WANDAP943

Oct 2022

The Hop On, Hop Off bus tour is a convenient, affordable, and comfortable overview of the major downtown sites. Dorothy (ticket agent) offered great tips on using the bus service, and Candace (driver) provided interesting commentary on the attractions. Overall, a good value for the time and money spent.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Wandap943, thank you so much for your high rating! Thanks again for taking the time to leave us this information about your recent visit. Take care!