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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $44.99

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

Julie C

Aug 2018

Saw a lot of Chicago and learned so many interesting things. I recommend staying on the bus for the first loop, finding where you want to go and then hop off. You can do a lot in 2 days.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Julie C Thank you for your review. Bongi is a prized person in our team, we're so lucky to have her with us! We'll make sure to let her know of your review. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

Smconk

Aug 2018

This was a great way to see all the sights. Without this tour I’m sure we would’ve missed some of the best views at the museum campus. The tour guides information was helpful and added context to what we were seeing.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

Smconk We're glad to hear that you appreciated the service we provided. We try to keep the Museum Campus view a secret...not all of the residents of Chicago have experienced that breathtaking view! We're glad to have shared it with you. We'll let our team know of your review. Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team

ArizonaJT

Aug 2018

So ... the Big Bus has two programs ... a "daytime" bus tour ... and a "night time" bus tour ... and the tickets are not interchangeable without a pricey upgrade. So we were at Navy Pier at about 5:00pm in July. It says light out until almost 9:00pm. But the daytime bus was about to end ... and the night time tour didn't start until about 7:30pm. They did not offer a reasonable option to take a Big Bus Tour of Chicago between 5:00pm and 8:00pm. Very disappointing.

Response from Host

Aug 2018

ArizonaJT Thank you for the overview of our service. How was the actual tour experience, though? Did you like the guides and their stories; how were the drivers skills navigating the city? Tickets are not interchangeable between the Day Tour and Night Tour since they are different services and routes. The Night Tour is sold as a standalone ticket that can be added on to a Classic Ticket for $29; the Night Tour is included in the Deluxe Ticket. Our brochure states the last bus of the day leaves Stop 1 at 5:00pm and has a full printed schedule of the last loop including times. The last pick up at Navy Pier is at 6:15pm in order to get the last remaining guests of the Day Tour around to their last stops. We do this for efficiency, as our team members for the Night Tour do the last loops of the Day Tour. They must prepare their bus for the Night Tour between the end of their Day Tour and their departure for the Night Tour. We didn't design our service in this way to inconvenience anyone, but to allow a proper amount of time for our team members to transition into our Night Tour service. Our Night Tour is designed to see the city in three aspects: 7:30 - Sunset 8:00 - Dusk 8:30 - Night It actually does start getting dark in Chicago around 8:30pm, even in July. All of our Night Tour departures do get to see Chicago in the night, just a varying darkness. We're sorry to hear that our schedule couldn't accommodate your time in Chicago. Please visit us again earlier in the day to get the full experience and most bang-for-your-buck! If you have any more information about your experience with our tour service, please email us at '[email protected]' Best The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team