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

Sat 26 Oct

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Starting at $44.99

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Sat 26 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)

107beckym

Jul 2019

We traveled with young kids and our parents who can’t walk long distances so we thought this would be a great idea to see the city! In theory, it is excellent! You can get on and off at the various popular attractions and catch the next bus to continue on the route. Also tour guides give good info while traveling. HOWEVER, the buses are supposed to run every 15-17 minutes and that’s definitely not true. They bunch up in traffic and you will wait longer at certain stops (navy pier, Maggie daly for example) Also, the inside part of the bus has no air conditioning. It was scorching hot on the inside (and crowded with no seats available up top). Also, a few times, the bus stopped and waited at the location for people to get on, which was annoying because it was hot and we wanted to get onto our destinations. If you are in a hurry or like to move quickly, this is not the best option for you. If you choose to do this, buy the passes through Groupon, because you’ll get a better deal.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello 107beckym, First, thank you very much for your feedback, we appreciate all comments. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time while on the bus taking the tour. We would also like to apologize for your recent experience and are sorry to hear that you were less than satisfied with the timing of the buses as well as seating availability. We do agree that it is unacceptable to wait for long periods of time, especially in the heat, and again we do apologize. We try our best to navigate the traffic and maintain our time, so that customers will have the opportunity to hop off and allow others to hop on with ease, although sometimes things happen along the way that may tie a bus up and it is out of our direct control. However, we will continue to work on this and we do hope you will give us another Hop-On in the future. Kind Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team

Bethany B

Jul 2019

Visited Chicago for a few days.I love the city. Hubby, along with my mom and I, did the Hop On/Hop Off Big Bus Tour. Awesome tour of the city! Bogi was our guide and she was AMAZING! Very informed about the city, its history, buildings, etc. Karen was our driver. She was great as well. We definitely recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello Bethany B, Thank you for taking the time out to leave us a review about our services. We are glad to hear that you and your family enjoyed touring on our Big Bus in Chicago. We will be sure to let Bongi know how much you all enjoyed her tour! We hope that you come back and take a tour with Big Bus Chicago. Kind Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team

Natalie1992

Jul 2019

It was my first time in Chicago, and I can't think of a better way to have seen the city! I was a solo traveller and decided to do the bus tour as a way to know more about the area, and get around to all the key destinations easier. I actually ended up doing the whole route twice in one day because every tour guide had something new to say and I was enjoying it so much! A special shout out to my favourite tour guide Ian (I really hope that's his name! Beard, tattoos..). What made this tour even more special is the way the guides really seem to be passionate about Chicago. Especially Ian told us so many stories about certain monuments/buildings in the city and what they mean to him personally. Just meant we got to know Chicago on a whole new level, and a way that I won't forget! He was also brilliantly funny and answered all my daft questions through-out. All the best for your roadtrip across America Ian and let me know if you're still looking for a 5th person! :) I would 100% recommend this tour to anyone new to Chicago or hoping to see more of it. My favourite place to get off was the Adler Planetarium as the view of the Skyline from there across Lake Michigan is absolutely unreal.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello Natalie1992, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about our services here at Big Bus Chicago. We take pride in making sure that all of our customers receive excellent service from the beginning of the tour until the end. Based on what you have stated we have exemplified just that and we are glad we made your first visit to Chicago a memorable one. We would be sure to let Ian know how much you enjoyed his tour! We hope that if you do return you'll definitely take a ride with Big Bus Chicago again! Warm Regards, The Big Bus Chicago Team