Chicago Tourist Bus

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

Chicago Tourist Bus

The Chicago Tourist Bus has 11 stops along a 2-hour route. Discover Chicago's main attractions and enjoy the skyline from a double-decker open-top bus. The journey includes recorded audio commentary providing historical insights and fun facts about the locations visited.

Must-see stops include Millennium Park with the Cloud Gate sculpture; Adler Planetarium; Water Tower; and Sears Tower, the second tallest skyscraper in the U.S.

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

Options

Select from the following options to customize 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 desired. Choose a booking date; your ticket will be valid for 6 months from that date. A voucher will be sent via email and must be exchanged at the first stop at 98 Chicago Riverwalk.

Timetable & frequency

This is the Red Route schedule:

First bus: at 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