A Taste of Route 66

Name: A Taste of Route 66 | Chicago | Big Bus Tours
Brand: Big Bus Tours
Rating: 4.5 (1350 reviews)

Celebrate 100 years of Route 66 with this special ticket that lets you explore both Chicago and Los Angeles. Enjoy 3 hours of hop-on, hop-off sightseeing in each city and follow the Mother Road from its starting point to the Pacific, all with one ticket.

Accessing your ticket: Once you've purchased your ticket, open the Big Bus Tours app, tap 'Add Booking' and enter your booking reference. On the day, open your bus ticket and press 'Activate'. Your ticket countdown starts – just show your activated ticket to the driver to board.

Child 3-12

From US$66.00
Adult

From US$66.00

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What's included? Where does it go?

Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66

2026 marks 100 years of Route 66, one of America’s original highways. Known as the “Mother Road,” it originally connected Chicago to Los Angeles across eight states. This special anniversary ticket celebrates the milestone by connecting you with both ends of the route, giving you the freedom to explore Chicago and Los Angeles with one single ticket.

Routes

The Big Loop - Red Route

With entertaining and informative audio guides.
- Operates 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Frequency: 60 mins
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FAQs

Do I need to choose a date for my tour?

Yes – when you book, you will need to select the date you’d like to hop on the bus. If you’re touring with us for more than one day, your ticket must be used across consecutive days, and the date you select at the time of booking should be the first day of your tour. Some tours also require you to select a time of travel to secure your seat. If your ticket has extra inclusions, you may also need to book dates and times for these inclusions after your purchase is complete via our Booking Portal. For more information, please see the instructions in your booking confirmation email.

Where can I buy a ticket for the tour?

You can purchase tickets directly from our website or from a member of our Big Bus street sales team. Please note that for hygiene reasons we are unable to accept cash payments.

Is the audioguide available in my language?

Our Chicago bus tours feature location-synchronized audio guides, offering a fun and informative pre-recorded commentary in 2 languages, including:

English
Spanish

Read more on our Tour Commentary page

What time do tours start and how often do the buses run?

Please visit our Service Information page for up-to-date information on tour start times and frequency.

Where can I start the tour?

You can board our day tour buses and start your Chicago sightseeing adventure from any of our bus stops.

Tell me about the Big Bus tour of Chicago

Big Bus Chicago offers sightseeing tours of the Chicago on open-top, double-decker buses. An entertaining commentary on the city's history and culture is provided in English by a virtual guides, who'll share fascinating facts and stories about Chicago's history and culture as you pass all its must-see landmarks and attractions. You can hop on and hop off the bus at any of our bus stops to discover and explore the city, and you're free to rejoin the tour as many times as you like within your ticket's validity period.

A Taste of Route 66

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