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. You'll discover Chicago's main places of interest and admire its skyline on a double-decker open-top bus, learning from the recorded audio commentary.

Don't miss stopping at 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 United States.

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

Options

Choose any of 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'd like. You must select a date when booking, but the ticket will be valid for 6 months. After booking, you'll receive a voucher by email to 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