Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

Overview

Often imitated but never matched, this 3 hour ghost bus tour with stops remains the "Best of Chicago" since its founding 23 years ago by the city's ghostlorist, Ursula Bielski. Ursula and her team of veteran paranormal researchers and historians have thrilled thousands of guests with firsthand experiences of this, one of the world's most legendarily notorious cities. We take you where the other walking tours simply can't--to the many shadowed corners where the fateful tales began. From the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. From the Great Chicago Fire to the Eastland Disaster. From ghost ships that sail Lake Michigan to the Chicago origins of "Ghostbusters" And to the lair of the Devil Baby of Hull House.

City: Chicago

Fri 19 Dec

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Starting at $59.00

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Fri 19 Dec

Starting at $59.00

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What's Included

Tour escort/host

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Some walking and numerous stops of the bus
Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers

What To Expect

Lincoln Park

Who knows what happened to the abandoned graves of 10,000 at the old City Cemetery?

Couch Mausoleum

Who's really buried in this Chicago landmark and what eerie things have happened around it?

Chicago History Museum

Do people really see a ghost around Abe Lincoln's bed here?

Lincoln Park Zoo

With the old City Cemetery underneath, what kind of ghosts do they see at the zoo?

Biograph Theatre

The site of John Dillinger's demise. Has the famous gangster moved on since?

James M. Nederlander Theatre

The site of the worst theater fire in American history. Learn why they call the Chicago Tribune called it Death Alley...

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (139)

robd

Dec 2009

My 14 year old daughter and I went on the Chicago Hauntings tour and while she loved it, I was disappointed for a few reasons. First, I didn't find the guide to be particularly a good story teller and that I have found after going on some ghost tours in other towns is really the key to the experience. Secondly, we did not go in any buildings, staying outside which was a bit of a disappointment. Finally, there were only 3 stops on a 2 hour tour. All in all, there were some interesting stories and we got some interesting pictures but I was disappointed especially in comparison with another similarly advertised tour I had taken in Charelston, SC a few weeks before.

VacationSleuth

Jul 2009

My wife and I have made it a hobby over the years to take ghost tours where ever we vacation. This year was Chicago. Compared to other is was average. We truly enjoyed the ones we took in New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Saint Augustine. It was definitely better than the one we took in Savannah among a few other places. The small bus is a bit uncomfortable, but the tour has plenty of stops where you can get out and stretch your legs. The tour had some interesting stories in relation to the fire at the Iroquois Theater in relation to ghosts, but other stops got a bit extreme. Stories about the devil baby at Hull House are a bit out there. They have had similar stories elsewhere in history and legend including New Orleans. Jane Addams even dedicated around 40 pages in her book denying this story. Real history doesn't support this one, but the tour guide sure seemed believe it. Overall, the guide was very good, but it did not seem to be that many ghost stories. We did enjoy the history stories though about gangster, the fire, and political figures though. I don't know if I would call this a true ghost tour, but it was an overall entertaining one. Even you have never been on a ghost tour, I believe you would truly enjoy this. If you have, please be prepared that this might not be the best you have ever had, but it is still a fun evening with a friendly and professional staff.

k324

Apr 2008

I took this tour last weekend with my fiance. The tour only stops for adult beverages if you rent them for a private tour. I took the public tour and there are no adult drinks allowed on the bus during these tours. All of this is stated on their web site. I enjoyed the tour! The guides were very funny - 1 drove the bus, the other stood at the front and told tales. We had a full house on our bus. We called to make reservations and were told to just meet them at the meeting spot and if we could pay in cash they would most appreciated it. We stopped at 4-5 stops and actually got off the bus to walk around and take pics. Every place we stopped at had an interesting story. There are no ghost men running around behind you to scare you on this tour - it's all educational for the most part. I do recommend it. It was a great way for us to see Chicago in a different light. We went to places we wouldn't have gone to or had time to drive around too on our own. I don't think I'd do the tour again but for a first timer, it's a must-do if you're looking for something different to do! It was fun playing ghost hunter for a couple of hours! Tour lasts approx 2 hrs, we took the 10pm one and was done a little after midnight. Oh, people not on the tour but who saw the bus or drove past us honked their horns at us and waved to us throughout the tour. It was pretty funny. You don't go unnoticed in Chicago driving around in a black bus with ghosts painted on it!!