Big Bus: Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

About this experience

Book Big Bus Chicago hop-on hop-off tickets and see the Windy City's famous skyline from the top of a double-decker. Choose a Discover 24 hour, Essential 48 hour or Explore 72 hour pass, ride the Red Loop as often as you like, and hop off at any of its 11 stops to explore. Buses come round every 30 to 45 minutes, so you can spend as long as you want at each sight before catching the next bus. Where does the Chicago Red Loop go? The Red Loop links the places most visitors want to see. It passes Millennium Park, the Magnificent Mile, Navy Pier, the Museum Campus on the lakefront and the River North district, with views of the city's architecture all the way round. An audio guide in English or Spanish tells the stories behind the landmarks, and free headphones are included. The Big Bus mobile app has a detailed map and live bus tracking, so you can see when the next bus is due before you head back to a stop. Which Chicago pass should you choose? The Discover pass gives you 24 hours of unlimited hop-on hop-off travel with audio commentary, headphones and the app. The Essential 48 hour pass adds a self-guided walking tour through an app, with a choice of four routes that lead you through hidden alleys and local stories. The Explore 72 hour pass includes the walking tour and adds a one hour night tour, when you see the illuminated skyline and landmarks such as the Museum Campus, Navy Pier, Millennium Park and the Magnificent Mile after dark. How does boarding work? Your voucher is emailed to you shortly after booking. Show it on your phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point, and check the voucher for the exact boarding details. Details for add-ons such as the walking tours are sent with your ticket after booking. Once your pass is active, you can join the bus at any stop on the loop. Accessibility and practical tips Not every bus is wheelchair accessible. Contact the operator at least 48 hours before your trip and they will try to help. For safety, visitors with reduced mobility may not be able to use the upper deck. The upper deck gives the best views of the skyline, so bring a layer if it is windy by the lake. A longer pass leaves time for a museum or a river cruise between rides. If you only have one day, ride the whole loop first to get your bearings, then go back to the stops you most want to explore. On a 72 hour pass, save the night tour for a clear evening, when the skyline is at its best. Make more of your Chicago visit Hop off at the river for the official Chicago Architecture Cruise, or head to the lakefront for Field Museum of Natural History entry tickets on the Museum Campus. At Navy Pier, round off the day with a ride on the Navy Pier Centennial Wheel.

Not included

• Entry to attractions along the route
• Food and drinks

Cancellation terms

Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your visit and get a full refund. Less than 24 hours before your visit, the booking cannot be cancelled.