---
title: Night Crime Tours
slug: night-crime-tours-chicago
type: attraction
sub_type: bus tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/night-crime-tours-chicago
city: Chicago
state: IL
country: US
address: 163 E. Pearson St., Bus pickup OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave)
geo:
  lat: 41.89721
  lng: -87.62357
duration: up to 2.5 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:32:47.781Z
price_from:
  amount: 47
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 2995
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Night Crime Tours
        price: 47
        ticket_types:
          - name: All Ages (1+ yrs)
            min_age: 1
---
## Overview

Step into the lives of Chicago’s most notorious criminals on this 2.5-hour nighttime luxury bus tour. Explore iconic crime scenes and historic bars, learning about figures like Al Capone and events such as the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

## What's Included
- A 2.5-hour guided night crime tour on a luxury air-conditioned bus.
- Visits to six historic neighborhoods across Chicago.
- Expert storytelling with historic video footage.
- A keepsake crime pamphlet.
- An interactive trivia quiz.
- Multiple opportunities to hop off the bus to explore landmark locations and take photos.

## What's Not Included
- Drinks.

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## Ticket Options

- **Night Crime Tours** — $47.00
  Explore Chicago’s darker past on a guided nighttime bus tour. Visit historic crime scenes, hear stories of infamous gangsters, and see city landmarks illuminated after dark. Includes interactive video, trivia, and plenty of photo ops.
  - All Ages (1+ yrs)

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## Good to Know
* Guests must be 21+ to participate in the tour.
* Tour duration is approximately 2.5 hours.
* Tours operate rain or shine on a luxury tour bus.
* Tours are available Fridays at 8:00 pm.
* The tour starts and ends outside 163 E. Pearson St. (SE corner of Pearson and Michigan Ave). The bus is red and yellow.
* Arrive at least 10 minutes early to check in.
* Paid parking is available in nearby public garages including Water Tower Place.
* The tour is recommended for ages 10 and up; all ages are welcome.
* Seating is general admission, first-come first-served; joint seating is not guaranteed.
* Guests get off the bus multiple times; walking may be up to a city block.
* Please use the bathroom before the tour; there are no restrooms on the bus.
* The bus has storage for collapsible wheelchairs and strollers; one stop includes walking up and down a stairwell.
* The tour may be canceled due to extreme weather conditions; customers will receive a credit for a future tour.
* Dress weather appropriate.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations — See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson St. (SE corner of Pearson and Michigan Ave). The Chicago Crime Tour bus is red and yellow.

### How early should I arrive?

Arrive at least 10 minutes early to check-in with tour guide. Names are on the guest list.

### How long is the tour?

The tour is approximately 2-2.5 hours, subject to traffic and weather.

### Is there nearby parking?

Paid parking is available in nearby public garages, including Water Tower Place. Water Tower Place parking is accessible from Chestnut Street. Standard rates apply.

### Is this tour kid friendly?

All ages are welcome. Recommended for ages 10+.

### What are the seating arrangements?

General seating is on a first-come first-served basis. Joint seating is not guaranteed. 

### What places will we visit?

You will visit places of criminal historical significance in the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, River North & Loop neighborhoods.

### Will we see actual physical crime scene locations?

Most of the crime scene locations still have an existing structure or building.

### Do we get off the bus?

Yes, guests get off the bus multiple times, subject to traffic, weather and time. Dress weather appropriate. Walking may be up to a city block.

### Are restrooms available?

Please use the bathroom before the tour starts. There are no bathrooms on the bus.

### Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

All are invited to participate on the tour. Please let them know in advance if you have any special needs or requests by contacting them via number located on your eticket. They want to work with you. The bus has storage for collapsible wheelchairs and strollers. One of the stops includes walking up and down a stairwell.

### Does weather affect the tour?

Chicago Crime Tours, at its exclusive option, reserves the right to cancel any specific tour due to extreme weather conditions and will offer customers a credit for a future tour.