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Big Bus Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Transport around the best of Chicago's landmarks

  1. Audio guide: English, Spanish

Registered address: 723 7th Ave, 11th Floor, 10019, New York, US
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Included

  • Access to the Hop-on Hop-off buses for 1 or 2 days (depending on your selected ticket option)
  • 90-minute Sunset Live Tour (Explore ticket only)
  • Chicago Self-Guided Digital Walking Tour (Essential and Explorer ticket)
  • Earbuds to enjoy the audio commentary
  • Redeem your smartphone voucher at any stop with the bus driver or a member of staff at the stop. Recommended stop is Chicago Riverwalk, 98 E. Wacker (Stop 1).
  • Self-guided tour: A unique download code will be supplied on the printed ticket receive when redeeming with our on-street staff. Simply download the POPGuide App to access the 4 self-guided audio tours of Chicago!

Departures:

  • First bus departs from Stop 1 at 10:00, last bus from Stop 1 at 17:00
  • Frequency: Every 30 min
  • One loop takes approximately 2 hours
  • The Sunset Live Tour departs from Stop 8 (Navy Pier) at 19:30 (May-Oct only)

Flexible sightseeing in the Windy City is a breeze with Big Bus Chicago. Hop on the bus from 11 different stops and snap a selfie under the Bean, at the Chicago Riverwalk, or in front of Willis Tower.

Prepare for panoramic top-deck views of skyscrapers and Lake Michigan. Hop off to explore places like the Magnificent Mile, the Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium. It's sightseeing made easy! Choose between a 24-hour Discover Ticket or a 48-hour Essential or Explore ticket.

  • Stop frequency every 30-minutes (weather permitting)

Stops

  • 1) Chicago Riverwalk
  • 2) Skydeck Chicago and Willis Tower
  • 3) Millennium Park & The Art Institute of Chicago
  • 4) Hilton Chicago & Grant Park (outside Kitty O'Shea's Pub)
  • 5) Adler Planetarium
  • 6) Museum Campus
  • 7) Sheraton Grand Chicago
  • 8) Navy Pier
  • 9) Chicago Water Tower & The Magnificent Mile
  • 10) 360 Chicago
  • 11) Hard Rock Cafe

*Your Hop on Hop off ticket can be used up to 14 days after the selected travel date but cannot be used before the selected date.

Self-Guided Tours and Start Location * Historic Loop Architecture: Stop #3 * Chicago Riverwalk: Stop #7 * Great Public Art: Stop #2 * Millennium Park: Stop #3

Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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