Chicago Tourist Bus

Visit the most iconic landmarks at your own pace with the Chicago Tourist Bus. The most comfortable and convenient way to explore the Windy City!

Chicago Tourist Bus

The Chicago Tourist Bus has 11 stops along a route that takes a total of 2 hours. Discover Chicago's main places of interest and admire its impressive skyline on a double-decker open-top bus, with recorded audio commentary providing insights about the sites visited.

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

As of January 1, 2023, stop 3 (Millennium Park and Art Institute) is located at 200 S Michigan Ave, across from Potbelly's.

Options

Choose from the following options:

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 you want. Select a date when booking; however, the ticket is valid for 6 months post-booking. A voucher will be sent by email to be exchanged 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