Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour

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  • Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Tour
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Experience Highlights

Discover the city’s main attractions with the Big Bus Chicago sightseeing bus. Its hop-on hop-off system allows you to travel the entire red route, get off at the stops of your choice and hop back on to continue your tour at your own pace.

You can choose between the 24-hour Discover ticket and the 48-hour Essential ticket. Both offer unlimited travel during the selected period, whilst the Essential ticket also includes a free download of a self-guided walking tour from Vox.

The route features 11 stops near attractions such as Millennium Park, the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, the Museum Campus and 360 Chicago. A complete circuit without getting off takes approximately 2 hours, and buses usually run every 20 to 30 minutes.

  • Hop on and off as you please for 24 or 48 hours
  • Discover Chicago via the 11 stops on the red route
  • Enjoy a self-guided walking tour by Vox with the Essential ticket

What’s included

  • 24- or 48-hour hop-on hop-off ticket (as chosen)
  • Access to the “Big Loop” Red Route, with 11 stops near the city’s main points of interest
  • On-board Wi-Fi on most buses, subject to availability
  • Vox self-guided walking tour, available only with the Essential ticket

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Step by Step

The Big Bus sightseeing bus is a convenient way to explore Chicago and travel between some of its most iconic landmarks. You can stay on board to enjoy a comprehensive panoramic tour or get off at any stop to explore the area and rejoin the tour later.

Both tickets cover the Grand Loop or Red Route, with stops strategically located next to the city’s main attractions. The itinerary passes close to the Chicago Riverwalk, Skydeck Chicago and the Willis Tower, Millennium Park, the Art Institute of Chicago, Grant Park and the Adler Planetarium.

The route also provides easy access to the Museum Campus, home to the Field Museum and the Shedd Aquarium, as well as Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, 360 Chicago and the lively River North neighbourhood. In total, there are 11 stops to help you tailor your visit to your interests.

The Discover ticket offers unlimited access to the hop-on hop-off service for 24 hours. The Essential ticket extends the validity to 48 hours and includes a free download of the Vox Self-Guided Walking Tour app, which allows you to round off the experience with a self-guided walking tour.

Validity begins when you activate the ticket on the booked date. You can start your tour at any of the designated stops and, from that moment, hop on and off as many times as you like during the 24 or 48 hours corresponding to your chosen option.

Reviews

4.8
· 1.020 Reviews
  • D
    D.
    4
    Great tour and very good complement with the audio guides. The staff gave us very good service as well.
  • E
    E.
    5
    I would definitely recommend the Deluxe ticket. In addition to the variety of stops and the ease of transportation, it included a ticket to Skydeck Chicago. Amazing views and we took some great photos.
  • F
    F.
    5
    It was my girlfriend's first time visiting the USA and we took this tour. She was super fascinated with everything we saw and we would definitely do it again in other cities.
  • M
    M.
    5
    Chicago is a great city and this type of bus is a great way to see as much as possible in a short time. I recommend checking the weather beforehand, so you can sit at the top of the bus and enjoy the panoramic view.

Other Things You Should Know

  • You must download the Big Bus app, add your booking using the booking reference and activate your ticket on the day of the tour; validity begins from that moment onwards
  • Accessible to wheelchair users. If you require wheelchair assistance, please indicate this when making your booking.
  • Assistance animals are permitted.
  • You can start your tour at any of the official Big Bu stops
  • A full tour without getting off takes approximately 2 hours
  • The usual frequency is 20 to 30 minutes, although this may vary due to traffic or operational changes
  • Stop 1 is located on the Chicago Riverwalk, 98 East Wacker Drive, on the other side of the bridge from the Trump Tower
  • Download the Big Bus Tours app before your visit from the App Store or Google Play and add your booking using the reference number.
  • Activate your ticket in the app on the day of your visit to show it to the driver and board the bus. Please note that it can only be activated on the date booked.
  • For group bookings, all participants must travel together using the same device. To travel separately, you will need to print out individual tickets before activating them or request that the booking be split. Ensure your phone has sufficient battery power; once activated, the ticket works offline.

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Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund
If you do not cancel 24 hours before the departure date, you will not receive a refund

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