Chicago · CHICAGO SIGHTSEEING BUS TOURS
20 tours
The bus is the sensible answer in January and the lazy one in July, and both are fine here. These Chicago bus tours cover hop-on passes valid for one to three days, mob-history routes and open-top evening runs, with pass lengths, stop lists and current prices.
Ride Chicago by coach on a crime-and-mob tour with comedy-bent storytelling, photo stops, and a mini mob museum for $49.
“Our host Dane was energetic and entertaining! We learned a lot on the tour and enjoyed the stops. Would recommend to those wanting to know more about Chicago history!”
Hop-on hop-off Chicago bus with open-top views, Wi-Fi, and 24, 48, or 72-hour passes to hit Millennium Park and more.
“It was really interesting and a great tiur.. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is because the bus was cold inside..No heat on a cold day”
See Chicago’s top sights from an open-top hop-on hop-off bus, with live tracking, digital commentary, and optional walking and boat tours.
“If you are an avid walker you could probably walk the entire loop of attractions this hop on, hop off does, but you’ll miss the entertaining and comical pre recording that plays as you get taken around. It differs to other tours I’ve done where there’s a guide on the bus talking, but maybe that was just the day I did it. It was a little rainy so I really enjoyed being driven around the loop, getting the fun facts and then picking where I’d like to go back to. I think a one day pass would be sufficient for most. I also thoroughly recommend downloading the big bus app…”
90 minutes on a comfy Chicago mob bus. See the St. Valentine’s Massacre site, Dillinger steps, Frank Nitti artifacts, tunnels, and a quiz.
“Great tour with lots if interesting fact. If you like the mob you’ll enjoy the tour”
A 2-hour Chicago minibus tour with live narration, a small group, four photo stops, and skyline views from key landmarks.
“Avery was amazing—hands down one of the best tour guides we’ve had! His knowledge of Chicago history was impressive, and the way he told the city’s stories made every moment captivating. Chicago truly came alive through his storytelling.”
A Prohibition-inspired barrel bus tour that lines up visits to up to three Chicago craft breweries, with 45 to 55 ounces of beer samples.
“So much fun, David was a great host and so much fun, we had a great time and would definitely recommend!”
Chicago Prohibition speakeasy tour with 3-4 guided stops, downtown walking or neighborhood bus. Drink tips, mob-era stories.
“This was without doubt the very BEST experience we had in Chicago - and we did every single tourist trip available. Job was hilarious - dry, so knowledgeable and so passionate about the city and its history. A MUST for any visitor to Chicago.”
See Chicago after dark from an open-top double-decker bus, with live English or Spanish commentary and photo-friendly night views.
“Bug bus broke before we left We had to cancel. Big bus should have another bus to replace it and have the excursion, not cancel it.”
Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour is a 3-hour $59 ride through real tragedies, gangster sites, and paranormal lore, with hands-on tools.
“This was an amazing mix of Chicago history, ghost stories, and paranormal activity! Just the perfect amount of riding in bus and walking outside.”
Chicago in comfort with a guided minibus tour, photo stops, and optional 75-minute Architecture Cruise along all three branches.
“Our guide, Rick, was informative and had interesting facts/stories and some funny remarks along with way. I would highly recommend this tour.”
90-minute Chicago sunset skyline tour on an open-top double-decker bus with a live guide, Lake Michigan views, Millennium Park, and Art on the Mart.
“Not very excited, definetely overpriced, the tour guide was not respectful. Also forgot an expensive scarf on the bus, the stuff even did not try to locate me although the guide asked me where I was from, what hotel I was staying in and what conference I have attended.”
Chicago river cruise plus 48-hour hop-on hop-off bus access. See skyline architecture, Navy Pier, Skydeck views, and more for $99.
“Bus driver took or drop us off at Alder Planetrium. We walked to the door and the planetarium was closed ( 12 noon) not open on that day. But the bus driver had already left and the next one was for another 30 mins. We ended up taking a public transportation to go back to our Stop #1 because we still have to drive to ORD for our afternoon flight. Terrible experience!”
Chicago River Architecture Tour plus a 2-day Big Bus hop-on hop-off pass, with digital narration and walking tours to help you explore fast and easy.
“I really liked the views from the boat especially the French gothic building me and my girlfriend had a lot of fun on the whole thing”
See Chicago Loop gangster and ghost legends by minibus in about 2 hours, with a skyline view, haunted stops, and Harry Caray entry included.
“Overall interesting commentary from a knowledgeable tour guide. Excellent value for the money and also got to see a great skyline photo opp view of Chicago.”
Hop-on Chicago bus plus 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck. Open-top rides, live bus tracking, and a 1,000-foot skyline view.
“Best view in Chicago. Thanks to the building's location (formerly the John Hancock Center), it's even better than the Willis Tower Skydeck.”
