Service Amendments: Sunday December 22, 2024 - Thursday December 26, 2024
Dear Customers,
Please note that our service will be subject to some amendments over the next couple of months. Please see the below table for details:
| Date | Amendment | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday December 22, 2024 | Stop #5 (Alder Planetarium) and #6 (Museum Campus) CLOSED | All day | NFL Bears Game |
| Wednesday December 25, 2024 | Tour CLOSED | All day | Christmas |
| Thursday December 26, 2024 | Stop #5 (Alder Planetarium) and #6 (Museum Campus) CLOSED | All day | NFL Bears Game |
We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience these service amendments may cause. Please feel welcome to contact us if you have any questions.
Warm regards,
The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team.
Tours operating daily!
Dear Customers,
Our Chicago Bus Tours are operating daily!
If you have any queries, please don't hesitate to speak to our customer service team on live chat (just click the red button at bottom right of the screen to start a new chat). Alternatively, please send us an email via our contact us form.
We look forward to welcoming you on board soon!
The Big Bus Tours Chicago Team.
Route Information
The Big Loop (Red Route):
First Bus: 10:00am from Stop #1: Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Dr.)
Last Bus: 5:00pm at Stop #1: Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Dr.) during January and February
Full Circuit Time: 2 hours (approx.)
Bus Frequency: every 30 minutes.
Sunset Live (Night) Tour (Blue Route):
Departs: from Stop #11: Hard Rock Cafe (daily, please see booking calendar for departure times)
Full Circuit Time: 90 minutes (approx.)
Bus Frequency: one tour per evening
Closure Dates
In the summer months, our service frequency between buses is usually 20-30 minutes. Sometimes there are unexpected delays due to protest marches, traffic congestion (especially late in the day), and special events. Please download the Big Bus app for the best route information.
On rare occasions, we may need to temporarily suspend all service in the instance of very poor weather or for unplanned city events. We will do our best to notify customers of any service amendments or suspensions on this page or via our free app. If you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact us.