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

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $44.99

Make a reservation

Mon 21 Oct

Starting at $44.99

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (1000)

Spicyyy1

Sep 2018

Great way to get a feel for the city and get your bearings. We did this first when we got to the city. Buses were on time and tour guides were very friendly and informative. Would highly recommend.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Spicyyy1 Thank you for your review. We're glad you were able to see, learn, and explore while you were in Chicago! Please visit us again. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

Julie B

Sep 2018

We used the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off service for three days while visiting Chicago. The drivers are brave souls that navigate the city very effectively. The tour guides were helpful and entertaining. Some seemed to be more knowledgeable than others, but they all seemed enthusiastic. I would recommend starting off early and taking the whole two hour tour first, to acquaint yourself with what you want to explore further. And definitely install their app on your phone. That way you will get real time alerts. Be aware that the last bus pickup is at 5.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

Julie B Our drivers ARE so brave, navigating those massive tanks-of-vehicles through the city is no easy task! We hope to have all of our Guides on the same level of knowledge, humor, and entertainment; we're glad they were all enthusiastic (that's hard to teach). Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

retiremeinGB

Sep 2018

Where do I start? One girl (Joy) made her voice contort so badly by adding odd inflections and extra syllables that she was hard to understand. Later Jack D. was rude, and made sexual comments about the buildings and racial jokes. He said it was OK since we were all adults but I was not impressed. When I asked a question he responded in a rude and abrupt manner that did not address my question. I repeated my request about how to get from one point to another he said "you gotta walk honey". I am over 50 and i am out of shape but there was now compassion or help. This guy thinks he's funny but isn't and it tainted the trip... Now the worst part. I bought two day tour at 2 pm one day and found out today that they were closing at 3 for a staff party so I had a condensed day. feel ripped off that I was not alerted to this on the day I paid the $55. Not cool.

Response from Host

Sep 2018

retiremeinGB First off, we are truly sorry for your experience on our service. We pride ourselves on having informative and friendly Tour Guides that will show you the best facets of Chicago. There is no excuse or reason for any one of our guides to have provided a service or comments of this type. We have notified our Head of Operations and he is handling the situation with the mentioned Tour Guides. We are sorry for the miscommunication about the shortened day. The last full tour departed at 3:00pm with our service ending entirely at 5:00pm for the day. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team