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Big Bus Chicago: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Tour

Starting From From $58.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
24 Hours 4.08 / 5 1 reviews Easy activity level Single Day Group Tour Operated by Big Bus Tours Ltd
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Our hop-on, hop-off bus tours give you the freedom to plan your own itinerary and explore the best of Chicago’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like. Hop off the tour as many times as you like within the validity period of your ticket and simply hop on again when you're ready. See all the top Landmarks. Big Bus gives you the best view of all Chicago's famous sights. Our Chicago routes have been carefully designed to show you The Windy City's best landmarks and attractions, including the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and John Hancock Tower. Free Mobile App. Now with live bus arrival times! Save memory-making minutes on your city adventure with Big Bus Tours. 1 Comprehensive Route. Offering you a full experience of Chicago's best sights. There are 10+ stops where you can hop off the bus to visit attractions and explore places of interest. You can hop on and hop off the bus as many times as you like within the validity of your ticket and you may start and end your tour at any one of the Big Bus stops.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Explore Chicago at your own pace with our flexible hopon, hopoff tours
  • Explore the best of Chicago’s landmarks for as little or as long as you like
  • Big Bus gives you the best view of all Chicago's famous sights
  • Hop on board with our 24 Hour Discover Ticket to discover Chicago's best landmarks
  • See Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, Willis Tower, and John Hancock Tower
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

RED ROUTE  - Operates: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm - Tour Duration: 2 hours - Frequency: 60 minutes - Stops: 11 total  1. Chicago Riverwalk  2. Skydeck Chicago & Willis Tower  3. Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago  4. Hilton Chicago & Grant Park  5. Adler Planetarium  6. Museum Campus  7. Sheraton Grand Chicago  8. Navy Pier  9. Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile  10. 360 Chicago  11. Hard Rock Café Download our free mobile app for the perfect pocket companion for your sightseeing adventure. Our live bus arrival times feature lets you spend a little longer sipping that latte, browsing at the museum, or taking that all-important selfie, so you can simply arrive 5 minutes early at the bus stop. In addition to live bus arrival times, you'll also get detailed maps and route information, live bus tracking, walking directions, facts about famous landmarks and attractions, ticket offers, and more.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

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City/Town Tour.

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Sightseeing.

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Sightseeing at Magnificent Mile.

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Sightseeing at Millennium Park (Chicago).

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Sightseeing at Skydeck Chicago.

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Sightseeing at Grant Park (Chicago).

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Local Flavor at Adler Planetarium.

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Sightseeing at Navy Pier.

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Sightseeing at 360 Chicago Observation Deck.

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Local Flavor at Art Institute of Chicago.

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Local Flavor at Museum Campus.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

24 hours Hop-on, Hop-off Open-top double-decker buses See all the top Landmarks Pre-recorded commentary Languages: English and Spanish

Not Included

Tips and gratuity

What to Bring

Wear comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need

Meeting & Pickup

Tour start point will be disclosed upon confirmation or you can also find the start point at the beginning of your Audio in the city where you booked.

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

Traveler Impressions

What travelers are saying

2026-06-20 5.00 / 5

Was a wonderful experience and I love the top of bus great view ???? The sad thing I forgot my blue bag with gifts. (A t shirt, 2 shot glasses, wallet and pph cream. I got sad when I got to the hotel. I left of top the bus. Thank you for let me saw it!

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