Chicago Big Bus Hop On Hop Off Tours

4.5(2.4K Ratings)
All top attractions covered
All top attractions covered
Regular Schedule. Unlimited rides
Regular Schedule. Unlimited rides
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Last minute availability. Instant confirmation.



Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the upper deck of a Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus with Chicago's skyline in the background
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Chicago skyline view from Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with iconic skyscrapers and city landmarks.
Downtown Chicago cityscape of Millenium park
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Navy Pier Chicago
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the upper deck of a Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus with Chicago's skyline in the background
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Chicago skyline view from Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with iconic skyscrapers and city landmarks.
Downtown Chicago cityscape of Millenium park
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Navy Pier Chicago
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying a sunny day on the upper deck of a Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour bus with Chicago's skyline in the background
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Chicago skyline view from Big Bus Hop-On-Hop-Off tour with iconic skyscrapers and city landmarks.
Downtown Chicago cityscape of Millenium park
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Navy Pier Chicago
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
4.5(255)

Big Bus: Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

from
$49.50
Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Effortlessly navigate Chicago's must-see sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with unlimited hop-on and offs and no travel hassle.
  • Ride the Red Loop and hop off at 11 renowned stops, with buses arriving every 30 mins to keep your adventure rolling.
  • Climb aboard a double-decker, soak in the 360° Windy City vistas, and let the audio guide in English and Spanish whisk you through must-see landmarks.
  • From the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park to the Willis Tower and John Hancock Tower get a front-row seat to Chicago's legendary landmarks.
  • Effortlessly navigate Chicago's must-see sights on a hop-on hop-off bus tour with unlimited hop-on and offs and no travel hassle.
  • Ride the Red Loop and hop off at 11 renowned stops, with buses arriving every 30 mins to keep your adventure rolling.
  • Climb aboard a double-decker, soak in the 360° Windy City vistas, and let the audio guide in English and Spanish whisk you through must-see landmarks.
  • From the Magnificent Mile and Millennium Park to the Willis Tower and John Hancock Tower get a front-row seat to Chicago's legendary landmarks.

Inclusions

  • 24/48-hour unlimited hop-on hop-off tour
  • Access to Red Loop
  • Audio guide in English and Spanish
  • Complimentary headphones
  • Mobile app with a detailed map and live bus tracking

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

You can join the tour at any stop and get on and off throughout your ticket's validity

Red Loop

  • First Bus: 10am from stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk)
  • Last Bus: 5pm from stop #1 (Chicago Riverwalk)
  • Frequency: Every 30mins
  • Popular stops: Magnificent Mile, Willis Tower, John Hancock Tower
  • Not all buses are wheelchair accessible. You can contact the service operator 48 hours before your trip and they'll try to assist you.
  • Your safety comes first so visitors with mobility impairments may be restricted from accessing the upper decks.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
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Shedd Aquarium
10pin Chicago 90-Minute Bowling & Pizza
Field Museum
Chicago History Museum
360 Chicago
Adler Planetarium
Go City Chicago Explorer Pass
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
Happy Tourist in front of Cloud Gate Sculpture by Anish Kapoor
Shedd Aquarium
10pin Chicago 90-Minute Bowling & Pizza
Field Museum
Chicago History Museum
360 Chicago
Adler Planetarium
Go City Chicago Explorer Pass
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Museum of Contemporary Art
Happy Tourist in front of Cloud Gate Sculpture by Anish Kapoor
Shedd Aquarium
10pin Chicago 90-Minute Bowling & Pizza
Field Museum
Chicago History Museum
360 Chicago
Adler Planetarium
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Go City Chicago Explorer Pass: Choose 2 to 7 Attractions

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$84
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Mobile ticket
Flexible duration
  • Discover the windy city in the best way possible: with this convenient, wallet-friendly, and easy-to-use Explorer Pass.
  • Heading to just 3 top attractions such as HOHO Big Bus Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, and Shedd Aquarium, will save you 25% with a 1-day pass instead of paying for individual attraction tickets.
  • Choose from must-visit attractions like SkyDeck Chicago and Field Museum, try touristy activities like the 1-day hop on hop off classic tour, or enjoy a laid-back day of bowling and lunch at the 10Pin Chicago: the options are endless.
  • Make use of the free, one-time entry into your choice of attractions — 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 depending on the ticket option selected.
  • Redeem your ticket at the first attraction visited. After that, your ticket is valid for 60 days- spread out the attractions across this timeframe and explore Chicago like a pro.
  • Avail additional shopping, dining, and entertainment discounts along with an online guide and PDF with key maps and useful tips.
  • Discover the windy city in the best way possible: with this convenient, wallet-friendly, and easy-to-use Explorer Pass.
  • Heading to just 3 top attractions such as HOHO Big Bus Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, and Shedd Aquarium, will save you 25% with a 1-day pass instead of paying for individual attraction tickets.
  • Choose from must-visit attractions like SkyDeck Chicago and Field Museum, try touristy activities like the 1-day hop on hop off classic tour, or enjoy a laid-back day of bowling and lunch at the 10Pin Chicago: the options are endless.
  • Make use of the free, one-time entry into your choice of attractions — 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 depending on the ticket option selected.
  • Redeem your ticket at the first attraction visited. After that, your ticket is valid for 60 days- spread out the attractions across this timeframe and explore Chicago like a pro.
  • Avail additional shopping, dining, and entertainment discounts along with an online guide and PDF with key maps and useful tips.

Inclusions

  • Choice of 2/3/4/5/6/7 of Chicago's top attractions
  • Access to attractions: Shedd Aquarium, 360 CHICAGO, SkyDeck Chicago & more
  • Access to outdoor activities: HOHO Big Bus Chicago, Architectural River and Lake Tour, Lakefront Speedboat Tour & more
  • Discounts at restaurants: $20 drinks and food credit at The Cauldron Chicago & more
  • Get complete details here

Exclusions

  • Airport transfers
  • Public transport
  • Certain attractions require prior bookings. For the complete list, please click here
  • You can visit each attraction once daily for your chosen pass.
  • First, download the Go City App. Use your order confirmation number to add your pass to your phone. Once you visit your first attraction, your pass will be activated!
  • Feeling old school? You can also print your pass at home using the link in your confirmation email. You can also show this version of your pass on your phone.
  • Get access to pre-recorded commentary, suggested itineraries, a handy map, and more, available at your fingertips!
  • Your pass is activated as soon as you visit your 1st attraction and is valid for 60 days before it runs out. The days needn't be consecutive.
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Couple taking a selfie on Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Family on the tilt ride, looking out at a city skyline from an observation deck.
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Women having a drink in Cloud Bar at Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists watching Chicago skyline from 360 Chicago Observation Deck\Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Couple taking a selfie on Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Family on the tilt ride, looking out at a city skyline from an observation deck.
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Women having a drink in Cloud Bar at Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Tourists watching Chicago skyline from 360 Chicago Observation Deck\Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Couple taking a selfie on Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Family on the tilt ride, looking out at a city skyline from an observation deck.
Tourists enjoying the Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Tour with a view of the city's iconic skyline and landmarks
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
Women having a drink in Cloud Bar at Chicago's 360 Observation Deck
Tourists enjoying Chicago Hop On and Hop Off Tour
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Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

from $79.50
$71.55

10% off

Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Instant confirmation
Mobile ticket
Audio guide
  • With these combo tickets to the flexible 24/48-hour hop-on-hop-off tour and 360 Chicago observation deck, get the best of the windy city while you save money.
  • Beat the daytime crowds with your skip-the-line tickets to the Chicago 360 Observation Deck and level up your Insta-game with the trippy 3D cloud-walking mural.
  • Wind down at the CloudBar and experience Chicago like a local with neighborhood-inspired cocktails and local brew while you soak up insane lakefront views!
  • Tour Chicago at your leisure with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass, offering frequent departures and access to 11 stops.
  • Ride in comfort on double-decker buses, soaking in panoramic views of Chicago while listening to an informative audio guide.
  • With these combo tickets to the flexible 24/48-hour hop-on-hop-off tour and 360 Chicago observation deck, get the best of the windy city while you save money.
  • Beat the daytime crowds with your skip-the-line tickets to the Chicago 360 Observation Deck and level up your Insta-game with the trippy 3D cloud-walking mural.
  • Wind down at the CloudBar and experience Chicago like a local with neighborhood-inspired cocktails and local brew while you soak up insane lakefront views!
  • Tour Chicago at your leisure with a 24 or 48-hour hop-on-hop-off bus pass, offering frequent departures and access to 11 stops.
  • Ride in comfort on double-decker buses, soaking in panoramic views of Chicago while listening to an informative audio guide.

Inclusions

Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

  • 24/48-hour unlimited HOHO pass
  • Audio guide in English & Spanish

360 Chicago Observation Deck

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the observation deck
  • Access to CloudBar
  • Access to CloudWalk

Red Route

  • First bus: 10am from Chicago Riverwalk
  • Last bus: 5pm from Chicago Riverwalk
  • Frequency: 30mins
  • Popular stops: Millennium Park and The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, Hard Rock Cafe

Please click here for the detailed route map and boarding points.

24/48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Tour of Chicago

  • Tip: Dine at Navy Pier which brings the rich culinary tradition of Chicago under one roof. From a quick bite to an upscale night out, you'll get everything here.
  • Some of the buses are wheelchair accessible, but the upper decks on the buses aren't.
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 16.

360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets

  • Tip: To add a cherry on top, visit during sunset to watch as the sky lights up in resplendent shades of orange and pink, and the city lights twinkle like many bright fireflies!
  • Items sold at CloudBar may contain the following ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and shellfish.
  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Big Bus Chicago hop-on hop-off tours

Experience the best of Chicago with Big Bus Tours as you hop on and off at your leisure, exploring iconic landmarks like Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and the Magnificent Mile. With live commentary, you'll discover the city's rich history and culture. Upgrade to include a cruise on the Chicago River or a visit to the Skydeck Chicago.

Why choose the Big Bus Chicago tours?

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Flexibility

With Big Bus Chicago, you can hop on and off at any of the 12 conveniently located stops to explore the city at your own pace.

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Comprehensive route

The tour covers all the major landmarks and attractions in Chicago, including Millennium Park, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, and the Willis Tower.

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Informative commentary

Pre-recorded commentary in multiple languages provides fascinating facts and stories about Chicago's history and culture as you pass by the city's must-see sights.

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Scenic views

Enjoy panoramic views of Chicago from the open-top bus. Capture stunning photos of the skyline, Lake Michigan, and architectural marvels from a unique vantage point.

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Convenient and affordable

The tour offers excellent value, combining convenience, comfort, and affordability. Save up to 10% by booking your tickets online, and choose from a variety of packages to suit your needs and budget.

Big Bus Chicago routes, stops and maps

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The Big Loop - Red Route

Hop on Big Bus Tours to explore Chicago's best on the Red Route. Enjoy 11 convenient stops near top landmarks, with entertaining audio guides and unlimited reboarding.

  • First stop: Chicago Riverwalk
  • Timings: 10am to 5pm
  • Frequency: Every 30 minutes
  • Number of stops: 11
  • Full loop duration: 2 hours

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The Big Loop - Red Route

If you have just one day in Chicago, the Big Loop - Red Route of the Big Bus Tours is perfect for exploring the city's highlights.

  • Start your day at the Chicago Riverwalk, enjoying scenic views and nearby attractions like the Wrigley Building.
  • Hop off at Skydeck Chicago to experience breathtaking views from the Willis Tower's observation deck.
  • Visit Millennium Park to see Cloud Gate and the beautiful gardens, then explore the Art Institute of Chicago.
  • Continue to Navy Pier for entertainment, dining, and stunning lakefront views.
  • End your day at the Magnificent Mile, perfect for shopping and dining before reboarding the bus.
Big Bus Chicago Tours

Day 1: The Blue Loop - Red Route

Explore Chicago over two days with the Big Bus Tours, focusing on the Blue Loop - Red Route to experience the city's highlights.

Day 1: 

  • Start at Navy Pier, enjoying the waterfront views and attractions.
  • Hop off at the Adler Planetarium for stunning skyline views and interactive exhibits.
  • Visit the Museum Campus, including the Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium, to delve into natural history and marine life.
  • Explore Grant Park and Millennium Park, taking photos at Cloud Gate.
  • End the day at the iconic Willis Tower, experiencing breathtaking views from the Skydeck.
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Day 2: The Blue Loop - Blue Route

Explore Chicago over two days with the Big Bus Tours, focusing on the Blue Loop - Red Route to experience the city's highlights.

Day 2:

  • Begin at the Magnificent Mile for shopping and sightseeing.
  • Visit the Museum of Contemporary Art for modern masterpieces.
  • Head to the Water Tower for a historical perspective.
  • Spend the afternoon at Lincoln Park Zoo, perfect for all ages.
  • Finish the day at Wrigley Field, soaking in Chicago’s sports culture.

Big Bus Chicago tips

  • Plan ahead: Study the map and decide which stops you want to visit and attractions you wish to explore.
  • Buy tickets online: Buy your tickets online in advance to avoid long queues at ticket counters and attractions.
  • Start early: Begin your day early to make the most of each stop and avoid the busiest crowds at popular attractions.
  • Combo tickets: Choose combo tickets that include added experiences and access to popular attractions.
  • Use the app: Download the Big Bus mobile app to access route maps, schedules, and real-time bus locations. This helps you plan when and where to hop on and off.

Big Bus Chicago: FAQ's

How do Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses work in Chicago?

Big Bus Chicago allows you to hop on and off at designated stops throughout the city, giving you the flexibility to explore attractions at your own pace.

What is included in a Big Bus Chicago Tour ticket?

Tickets include unlimited hop-on hop-off access, informative audio commentary, and optional add-ons like river cruises or admission to popular attractions.

How often are the Chicago Big Bus hop-on hop-off buses?

Buses run every 30 minutes.

How many Big Bus Chicago routes are there?

Big Bus Chicago offers one main route, The Big Loop - Red Route, which covers all major attractions.

Are there audio guides on the Big Bus Chicago hop-on hop-off bus tours?

Yes, Big Bus Chicago offers audio guides in multiple languages, providing interesting facts and stories about the city's history and landmarks during your tour.

Are the Big Bus Chicago hop-on hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?

Yes, the buses are wheelchair accessible.

How long is my ticket valid for?

Tickets are typically valid for 1 or 2 days, depending on the type of ticket purchased.