Chicago Tourist Bus

Visit the most iconic landmarks at your own pace with the Chicago Tourist Bus, a convenient way to explore the Windy City.

Chicago Tourist Bus

The Chicago Tourist Bus features 11 stops along a route that takes a total of 2 hours. Experience Chicago's main attractions and its skyline on a double-decker open-top bus, accompanied by a recorded audio commentary about the locations visited.

Key stops include Millennium Park, home of the Cloud Gate sculpture; the Adler Planetarium; the historic Water Tower; and the Sears Tower, the second tallest skyscraper in the U.S.

Note that as of January 1, 2023, stop 3 (Millennium Park and Art Institute) has been relocated to 200 S Michigan Ave, across from Potbelly's.

Options

Select from the following options for your trip:

1-day ticket: unlimited access to Big Bus Chicago for 1 day.2-day ticket: unlimited access to Big Bus Chicago for 2 days.

How does it work?

Your ticket is valid for 1 or 2 days from first use, allowing you to get on and off the bus as many times as desired. Although a date must be selected when booking, the ticket will remain valid for 6 months. A voucher will be sent via email for exchange at the first stop, located at 98 Chicago Riverwalk.

Timetable & frequency

This is the Red Route schedule:

First bus: 10 am from Stop 1, Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Dr.)Last bus: 5 pm from Stop 1, Chicago Riverwalk (98 E. Wacker Dr.)Full route time: 2 hoursFrequency: every 30 minutes