--- title: Big Bus Tours Chicago slug: big-bus-tours-chicago type: attraction sub_type: hop on hop off sightseeing source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/big-bus-tours-chicago city: Chicago state: IL country: US address: 98 E. Wacker Drive geo: lat: 41.88842 lng: -87.62483 duration: up to 2 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:08:06.398Z price_from: amount: 49 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 5 count: 1 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: 24-Hour Discover Ticket price: 41.75 regular_price: 49 savings: 7.25 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (3-12 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 12 - name: 48-Hour Essential Ticket price: 51 regular_price: 59 savings: 8 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (3-12 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 12 - name: 72-Hour Explore Ticket price: 66.5 regular_price: 76 savings: 9.5 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (3-12 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Take in Chicago’s skyline from an open-top double-decker bus with Big Bus Tours Chicago. Explore the city at your own pace using the hop-on, hop-off service, visiting landmarks like Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and Navy Pier with insightful commentary. ## What's Included - Hop-on hop-off bus tour with open-top double-decker buses - English and Spanish pre-recorded audio guides synchronized to location - Seasonally-inspired gifts and offers throughout the city included with every ticket ## Ticket Options - **24-Hour Discover Ticket** — $41.75 (regularly $49.00, save $7.25) Hop on the Chicago Big Bus Tour with the 1-Day Discover Ticket valid for 24 hours. Enjoy unlimited hop-on, hop-off access at 11 stops with buses running every 30 minutes. Includes pre-recorded commentary and a downloadable live bus app. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (3-12 yrs) - **48-Hour Essential Ticket** — $51.00 (regularly $59.00, save $8.00) Savor the view on a Big Bus Tour in Chicago with the 48-hour Essential Ticket! With the same inclusions as the 1-day ticket, but with double the time to hop on and off and enjoy the sights and attractions. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (3-12 yrs) - **72-Hour Explore Ticket** — $66.50 (regularly $76.00, save $9.50) Sit back and relax on the Chicago hop-on hop-off tours with the Explore Ticket, valid for 72 hours. Enjoy the same inclusions with plenty of time to see the best of what the city has to offer without rushing from one attraction to the next. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (3-12 yrs) ## Good to Know * See all of Chicago's top landmarks and attractions, such as Adler Planetarium and the Magnificent Mile. * Hop off and hop on at your leisure at 11 different stops. * Your driver will announce stops as the bus arrives. * The full hop-on, hop-off loop tour takes about 2 hours if you don’t get off at any stops. * Download the Big Bus Tours app for real-time bus arrival times. * Buses run every 30–45 minutes. * Enjoy amazing views from an open-top double-decker bus. * Tours feature location-synchronized audio guides in English and Spanish. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### How long does the tour take? The full circuit takes approximately 2 hours if you do not get off at any stops. ### Where does the tour start from? The Big Loop (Red Route) tours depart from Stop #1 at the Chicago Riverwalk at 98 E. Wacker Drive. ### What stops are made along the route? The Big Loop – Red Route includes the following stops: - Chicago Riverwalk: 98 E. Wacker Drive (across the bridge from Trump Tower) - Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower: 319 W. Jackson Blvd (opposite Willis Tower/Skydeck entrance) - Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago: S. Michigan Ave & E Adams St. (in front of Potbelly) - Hilton Chicago & Grant Park: 800 S. Michigan Ave (outside Kitty O'Shea's Pub) - Adler Planetarium: 500 E. Solidarity Drive (bus loading zone near entrance) - Museum Campus: 425 E. McFetridge Drive (next to Field Museum car park) - Sheraton Grand Chicago: 441 N. Columbus Drive (across the street from NBC Towers) - Navy Pier: 600 E. Grand Ave (Big Bus tent at the north end of park) - Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile: 163 E. Pearson St (near the corner of Michigan Ave) - 360 Chicago: 150 E. Chestnut St (near the corner with Chestnut St) - Hard Rock Cafe: 614 N. Clark Street (in front of the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's) ### Are there any dates the bus tours do not operate? Big Bus Tours Chicago usually operates daily except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day (subject to change without prior notice). Occasionally, severe weather and special event days could affect their service. ### Can I start the tour from anywhere? Yes. You can board any hop-on, hop-off bus and start your sightseeing journey from any Big Bus Chicago stop. ### Are the tours suitable for children? Yes, the tours are enjoyable for all ages. Children ages 2 and under can ride for free. All children must be accompanied by an adult over 16 years old. ### Can I bring a pet? Only ADA-defined service animals are allowed on the Big Bus Tours. ### Are the buses wheelchair accessible? Big Bus Tours provides wheelchair-accessible buses with lifts supporting up to 650 lbs combined guest and wheelchair weight. Not all buses are accessible. To arrange one at your preferred time and stop, call the number on your e-ticket at least 48 hours prior to your tour. ## Reviews > Tip: Take the tour boat down the river in the evening to see the lights of the city… Eat a Chicago hot dog…‘ the pizza. There is amazing. > — Sheila Russell, August 2025