Enjoy 48 hours of hop-on, hop-off Chicago sightseeing with our Explore Ticket, which also includes admission to our Sunset Live Tour!
Experience the best of ‘The Windy City’ with its impressive skyline, fascinating history and distinctive landmarks from The Magnificent Mile® to the Willis Tower.
The essential first thing to do in Chicago is an open-top hop on hop off sightseeing bus tour; let us take you on an adventure with Big Bus Tours Chicago! Our hop on and off service includes the two-hour ‘Big Loop’ showcasing Chicago’s history, art, and culture, with 12 stops conveniently located close to key landmarks and attractions. Our double decker buses are ADA compliant and have temperature controlled lower sections.
Explore Navy Pier, shop on The Magnificent Mile, stand on air in the Skydeck at Willis Tower, and take fun selfies at Millennium Park all while learning about the history of Chicago. As our Chicago Bus Tour rolls down The Magnificent Mile and crosses the Chicago River, you can admire the ever-changing architectural styles on a historic avenue!
Hop-off at any of the stops to explore the beautiful architectural history, sprawling natural spaces, and delicious food Chicago has to offer. After exploration, hop-on our bus again to keep discovering the secrets of the Windy City with our new English and Spanish audio commentary. Learn about the Great Chicago Fire, Grant Park, and the World’s Fair of 1893.
In the warmer months, enjoy breathtaking views from our open-top buses as the cool breezes from Lake Michigan rustle by. Listen to Chicago as the city comes alive with music, food, and cultural festivals! In the cooler months we’ll protect you from the winds of Lake Michigan in a Plexiglas covered upper deck. We’re prepared for all the weather Chicago can throw at us and you should be too! Enjoy the flexibility to hop-on and hop-off our buses or simply enjoy the tour as a continuous loop. The buses run regularly, giving you the ability to discover the city at your leisure.
Commentary: English and Spanish
See Chicago lit up at night. See the entire skyline lit up from the Museum Campus, discover River North's vibrant nightlife scene, and travel every inch of Michigan Ave from The Magnificent Mile to The Cultural Mile, all in one exciting loop with our expert Live Guide. Need-to-Know: The Big Bus Sunset Live Tour lasts 75 minutes and is a non-stop, panoramic tour. Tours depart from Stop 8 (Navy Pier) at 7:30pm. The Sunset Tour operates between May-October.
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The Big Loop 2 Calendar Day, Hop-on, Hop-off
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Night Tour
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Free ‘Big Bus Tours’ App with interactive city map and live Bus Tracking