Essential Ticket

Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on, hop-off Chicago sightseeing with our Essential Ticket.

Adult

From US$59.50
Child 3–12

From US$39.60

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What's included? Where does it go? How does it work?

Hop-on, Hop-off

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.

Routes

The Big Loop - Red Route

With entertaining and informative audio guides.
- Operates 10.00am - 5.00pm
- Frequency: 30 min
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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 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 on 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.

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