Chicago Explore: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Sunset Tour & Walking Tour
About this activity
Enjoy a 72-Hour hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour of Chicago. See the city's famous sights by open-top bus with entertaining digital commentary, explore more on foot with a self-guided digital walking tour, and experience Chicago after dark with an included Sunset Tour featuring spectacular skyline views.
Highlights
- Make the most of your trip by hopping off and back on at any stop including Michigan Ave from The Magnificent Mile to The Cultural Mile.
- Explore Chicago by foot with a self-guided digital walking tour
- Hear the stories that made Chicago through our engaging digital commentary
- Look out over stunning Lake Michigan from the many restaurants of Navy Pier
- Experience Chicago after dark with an included Sunset Tour featuring spectacular skyline views.
Full description
Discover the Windy City from the top of an open-air, double-decker bus. The Big Bus Chicago Explore Tour gives you 48 hours of unlimited hop-on, hop-off access, letting you explore the city's top sights at your own pace.
Stop at iconic landmarks like the Magnificent Mile, Millennium Park, 360 CHICAGO, Willis Tower, the Chicago Riverwalk, Museum Campus, Navy Pier, and The Bean. Stroll through vibrant neighborhoods, enjoy a spin on the Ferris wheel, or grab a slice of legendary deep-dish pizza.
With digital audio commentary available in multiple languages, you'll get rich insight into Chicago's history, culture, and local tips along the way. Use our app to track buses in real time and access an included self-guided digital walking tour—perfect for exploring even more on foot.
Your ticket also includes the Chicago Sunset Tour, a 1 hour 45 minute non-stop panoramic experience departing daily at 7:30 PM from Stop #11 (River North). Led by an expert live English-speaking guide, this evening tour showcases Chicago as the city transitions from day to night, featuring spectacular views of the illuminated skyline from the Museum Campus, Navy Pier, Millennium Park, The Magnificent Mile, and the vibrant River North nightlife district.
Whether you're soaking up skyline views by day or experiencing the city illuminated at night, this tour is your flexible, fun, and informative way to discover Chicago.
Included / Excluded
- Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off throughout ticket validity (48h)
- Pre-recorded audio commentary, available in English and Spanish
- Self-guided Digital Walking Tour
- 1 hour 45 minutes Sunset Tour
- Open-top Double Decker Bus
- Free Wi-Fi on-board and Headphones
- Hotel Pickup/Dropoff
- Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Start Location
98 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Flexible ticket: we will accept your ticket up to 14 days from the date booked
- Fleet are 100% wheelchair accessible on the lower deck
- Buses are not equipped with toilets or lifts/elevators
- The Sunset Tour is not a hop-on hop-off
Know before you go
- Stops directions, Bus live-tracking and more: Download Big Bus App, it's free!
- Redeem voucher with a Big Bus staff member at any stop
- Free Headphones Available on Every Bus
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Infants Required On Laps
Additional information
The Sunset Tour departs daily at 7:30 PM from Stop #11 (River North) and features live English-speaking commentary throughout the journey