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Hop-on Hop-off Chicago Bus Tours
- 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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Moulay
Nov 2024Verified booking
It's a good idea the bus to see many places in one day. The thing to improve is better signs of the bus stops, and some workers are rude. Don't forget that we pay as tourist to see and enjoy your city, so the human part is very important for us, don't be rude and answer like if we are annoying you.
Cathy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ticketing online was super easy. The locations of the stops were perfect. We only had 1 full day in Chicago and this was the best way to see a lot in a little bit of time!
Anthony
Oct 2024Verified booking
Candice is a super awesome driver. No need for the commentary from the audio, she is very knowledgeable about Chicago's history, and made sure everyone remained safe while on the bus.
Lori
Sep 2024Verified booking
Whenever guests visit us, we always make sure that the Hop On/Hop Off Big Bus ride is on the agenda. It's truly the best way to see Chicago. However, I do miss having a live, human tour guide providing narration of the tour. Sure, plugging in the earplugs is fine, but it's just not the same. I left a big disappointed.
Elizabeth
Sep 2024Verified booking
Its it relaxing and fun! Retrieving hard copy of 22 individual tickets was hard cause I dont know where are the Booths . It does not show you in the website.
Kenneth
Sep 2024Verified booking
The Audio guide was set as a 'comic' routine that a) wasn't funny, and b) flippently focused on the landmarks. The drivers didn't give any information either so without the map our experience was left to ourselves to work out where we were, but without gaining any history of Chicago. Missed opportunity. Tourists are there to learn about your city. Not to be entailed by unfunny commentators.
Maria
Aug 2024Verified booking
In general very well, but at one of the stops, which I suppose is a terminal, they made us wait between 20 minutes and half an hour, in full sun, to start the trip again.
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Marcelo
Aug 2024Verified booking
In Spanish the audio does not match the English explanation and does not explain enough. The quality of the ride was lost a lot because of this
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Jacqueline
Aug 2024Verified booking
The tour itself was good and the audio guide informative and funny. The problem was that there was only a bus every hour, so it meant being at a venue for a whole hour. I had another event later in the day so had to ration the stops I took on the hop on hop off tour, or I would have missed my later event. Even a bus every 30 minutes would have been better.
Camila
Aug 2024Verified booking
It was a very good experience. The drivers have a good attitude and if you don't get on at the stop where you can buy tickets, they take you to the place where you can buy them.
View original review in Spanish
Bobbi
Aug 2024Verified booking
The bus driver that we had as we arrived at Navy Pier was extraordinary! He was helpful, you could understand him on the PA system. He helped a member of our party who wasn't feeling well get back to the stop near our hotel and made sure she got a taxi from that stop to our hotel. Really great customer service.
Daniel
Aug 2024Verified booking
The issue was not with the support team but the App which is part of the support team. The app for Big Bus wasn't accurate in telling us where the buses were as we waited for a bus after our show in Adler Planetarium! It would be helpful if the buses were more frequent such as every 20 minutes instead of every 30 minutes.
Cynthia
Aug 2024Verified booking
Very easy ticketing experience; I purchased tickets online. I showed the barcode to an agent at the boarding site, & she gave ticket code to each individual. This tour was a great way to see all the major downtown Chicago sights. We hopped off at Millennium Park, spent an hour there, got back on, went to Navy Pier, spent a couple hours there, then back on. There is no more convenient way to get around to all the major sights in this city.
Ellen
Aug 2024Verified booking
I had done this in the past and had a guide on the bus. This time you were supposed to use earphones that played music and occasionally gave you information about Chicago. The bus driver would talk and you couldn't hear them because you had your earphones in. It was hard to know who to listen to so I left one earbud out. It was very confusing, not at all what I had experienced last time.
Mark
Oct 2024Verified booking
for both activity and ticketing - it was easy and convenient.
Felicia
Oct 2024Verified booking
I loved the fact that I was able to go all over the downtown area getting on and off at my leisure.
Karen
Oct 2024Verified booking
Great Big Bus tour. Saw all of the red loop in Chicago and loved it! A 2 hr tour that hits all the popular points.
Garry
Sep 2024Verified booking
Thorough and easy. On time. Easy transfers. Good staff.
Alejandro
Sep 2024Verified booking
The tour is very complete, being able to get on and off the bus is very practical.
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Steffen
Aug 2024Verified booking
We had a wonderful tourguide ( Candice)! The best ever experience on a city tour! ( We had a lot of them😉)
Teiklai
Aug 2024Verified booking
Tour was good but the seat we were at had bad sound. Could not hear narration
Blatter
Aug 2024Verified booking
We would have liked to have had French for the tour
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Indira
Aug 2024Verified booking
Convenience of seeing so many attractions over 2 days and not having to worry about transportation to them.
Thomas
Aug 2024Verified booking
Convenient dropoff spots. Stories were good too using the earbuds.
Roberto
Aug 2024Verified booking
Nice tour but few ride and only one way
Combo (Save 10%): Chicago Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour + 360 Chicago Observation Deck Skip-the-Line Tickets
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- 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.
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Moulay
Nov 2024Verified booking
It's a good idea the bus to see many places in one day. The thing to improve is better signs of the bus stops, and some workers are rude. Don't forget that we pay as tourist to see and enjoy your city, so the human part is very important for us, don't be rude and answer like if we are annoying you.
Vitor
Nov 2024Verified booking
it was very excellent. congratulations for all the organization and wonderful view and options to enjoy the visit. excellent!
Roger
Nov 2024Verified booking
The tickets were very easy to purchase and process. I actually bought the tickets so I could take my girlfriend to the observation deck and ask her to Marry me. Thankfully she said yes.
Cathy
Oct 2024Verified booking
Ticketing online was super easy. The locations of the stops were perfect. We only had 1 full day in Chicago and this was the best way to see a lot in a little bit of time!
Anthony
Oct 2024Verified booking
Candice is a super awesome driver. No need for the commentary from the audio, she is very knowledgeable about Chicago's history, and made sure everyone remained safe while on the bus.
Lori
Sep 2024Verified booking
Whenever guests visit us, we always make sure that the Hop On/Hop Off Big Bus ride is on the agenda. It's truly the best way to see Chicago. However, I do miss having a live, human tour guide providing narration of the tour. Sure, plugging in the earplugs is fine, but it's just not the same. I left a big disappointed.
Elizabeth
Sep 2024Verified booking
Its it relaxing and fun! Retrieving hard copy of 22 individual tickets was hard cause I dont know where are the Booths . It does not show you in the website.
Kenneth
Sep 2024Verified booking
The Audio guide was set as a 'comic' routine that a) wasn't funny, and b) flippently focused on the landmarks. The drivers didn't give any information either so without the map our experience was left to ourselves to work out where we were, but without gaining any history of Chicago. Missed opportunity. Tourists are there to learn about your city. Not to be entailed by unfunny commentators.
Hadassah
Sep 2024Verified booking
All worked out extraordinarily well. Bus on time, plenty of room, travel speed was excellent to be able to see things along the route. The earphones were a novel idea for us, but still hard to hear some place descriptions. The alternate music was, unfortunately, louder than the descriptions of the sights. Trip fully enjoyed, thank you.
Maria
Aug 2024Verified booking
In general very well, but at one of the stops, which I suppose is a terminal, they made us wait between 20 minutes and half an hour, in full sun, to start the trip again.
View original review in Spanish
Marcelo
Aug 2024Verified booking
In Spanish the audio does not match the English explanation and does not explain enough. The quality of the ride was lost a lot because of this
View original review in Spanish
Jacqueline
Aug 2024Verified booking
The tour itself was good and the audio guide informative and funny. The problem was that there was only a bus every hour, so it meant being at a venue for a whole hour. I had another event later in the day so had to ration the stops I took on the hop on hop off tour, or I would have missed my later event. Even a bus every 30 minutes would have been better.
Cecilia
Aug 2024Verified booking
We purchased the two day pass, with the Sunset tour. Our first day driver, Charlie, was amazing. So knowledgeable and personable. He narrated the tour and was very entertaining. The 5 or 6 other drivers we experienced were not very friendly, completely non informative and relied on the pre recorded script which was just ok. The Sunset tour was FANTASTIC! The narrator was amazing and made it such an enjoyable experience.
Camila
Aug 2024Verified booking
It was a very good experience. The drivers have a good attitude and if you don't get on at the stop where you can buy tickets, they take you to the place where you can buy them.
View original review in Spanish
Bobbi
Aug 2024Verified booking
The bus driver that we had as we arrived at Navy Pier was extraordinary! He was helpful, you could understand him on the PA system. He helped a member of our party who wasn't feeling well get back to the stop near our hotel and made sure she got a taxi from that stop to our hotel. Really great customer service.
Daniel
Aug 2024Verified booking
The issue was not with the support team but the App which is part of the support team. The app for Big Bus wasn't accurate in telling us where the buses were as we waited for a bus after our show in Adler Planetarium! It would be helpful if the buses were more frequent such as every 20 minutes instead of every 30 minutes.
Cynthia
Aug 2024Verified booking
Very easy ticketing experience; I purchased tickets online. I showed the barcode to an agent at the boarding site, & she gave ticket code to each individual. This tour was a great way to see all the major downtown Chicago sights. We hopped off at Millennium Park, spent an hour there, got back on, went to Navy Pier, spent a couple hours there, then back on. There is no more convenient way to get around to all the major sights in this city.
Ellen
Aug 2024Verified booking
I had done this in the past and had a guide on the bus. This time you were supposed to use earphones that played music and occasionally gave you information about Chicago. The bus driver would talk and you couldn't hear them because you had your earphones in. It was hard to know who to listen to so I left one earbud out. It was very confusing, not at all what I had experienced last time.
Maricela
Mar 2024Verified booking
Once we got to the observation floor it was beautiful and well worth it! What I did t like was the skip the line part. It should of said you still need to get in a long line! But other than that when buying the tickets it was ok. But you still need to stand in a line should be said! Everyone around me on that line was saying the same thing.
Trystan
Jan 2024Verified booking
Needed to change my ticket time to 1:00pm from 12:00pm, a very kind younger guy helped me out. But I never got my updated tickets! The attendant at the gate recognized I just went back to get my time changed and let me up though.
Phil
Dec 2024Verified booking
The view was outstanding. The view from a 1030 feet up is a whole different view.
Urs
Nov 2024Verified booking
The weather was very good. Blue sky
Dawn
Oct 2024Verified booking
When the bus driver did the live tour (Candace)
Mark
Oct 2024Verified booking
for both activity and ticketing - it was easy and convenient.
Felicia
Oct 2024Verified booking
I loved the fact that I was able to go all over the downtown area getting on and off at my leisure.
- 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.
- Free cancellation anytime before the start of your experience
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Felipe
Oct 2024Verified booking
The tour was very well planned and the story behind the buildings and places of interest in Chicago was very good.
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Monika
Apr 2024Verified booking
It was so easy and convenient! Loved being able to see the whole city while getting from the different attractions! Not to mention learning some great tid bits about the city! It helps when you have a great driver. Our first driver was Candace and she was fantastic and so knowledgeable, she made the experience and we didn't even realize you could use headphones to listen to a pre-recorded guide. She was far more charismatic! We had a second driver briefly before she went on break and she didn't speak much other than to tell people to sit down. We switched buses for her break and got another amazing guide (a gentleman who's name escapes me) and he was giving us new facts on parts of the route we had seen already. He was fantastic too. If you get great drivers like these, don't forget to tip them! Will highly recommend and would definitely take this again next time. So easy and worth it!!!!
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Dec 2024Verified booking
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Why Choose Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours?
- Visit Top Landmarks: See all of Chicago’s top attractions from the open-top buses.
- Easy and Convenient: Explore the best of Chicago with just one ticket without any worry about your commute.
- Save Money: Hop-on Hop-off bus tours will help you save money as you won’t have to spend money on local transportation.
- Comfortable Buses: You can enjoy an air-conditioned double-decker bus with an open-roofed top deck.
- Pre-Recorded Commentary: There are audio guides in English and Spanish to give you information on all the attractions you will visit.
Please check your tickets for more information on the special features and inclusions.
Chicago Hop-on Hop-off routes & timings
Big Bus
Follow the Red Loop in and around downtown Chicago with a 24/48-hour pass across 11+ stops. Major attractions include the Willis Tower, Millennium Park, Navy Pier, and Art Institute of Chicago, supported by audio guides in English and Spanish.
TIMINGS
10am-5pm from Chicago Riverwalk
FREQUENCY
Every 30 minutes
Explore 11+ stops with a 24/48-hour unlimited pass
Your Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Tour Highlights
360 Chicago
One of Chicago’s premier observation decks located in the John Hancock Center, it offers breathtaking 360-degree views from the 94th floor. Visitors can see stunning panoramic vistas of Lake Michigan, the Chicago skyline, and take part in TILT, a unique experience where guests can lean over the edge of the building.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tours
Q. Does Chicago have a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour?
A. Yes, Chicago has a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour.
Q. Where can I buy Chicago Hop-on Hop-off tickets?
A. You can buy Chicago Hop-on Hop-off tickets online.
Q. Are Chicago Hop-on Hop-off tickets available online?
A. Yes, you can avail Chicago Hop-on Hop-off tickets online.
Q. How much does Hop-on Hop-off bus cost in Chicago?
A. Hop-on Hop-off sightseeing bus tour ticket prices start from $44.99.
Q. How do Hop-on Hop-off buses work in Chicago?
A. Hop-on Hop-off buses in Chicago allow you to get on and leave the bus at any of the designated stops to see the major city landmarks whenever you want.
Q. How often are the Hop-on Hop-off buses in Chicago?
A. Chicago Hop-on Hop-off buses run between 10 AM to 5 PM.
Q. Are Chicago's Hop-on Hop-off bus tours accessibility-friendly?
A. Yes, Chicago's Hop-on Hop-off bus tours are accessible to wheelchair users.