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Big Bus Tours Chicago, Chicago, IL

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Big Bus Tours Chicago

· Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

Big Bus Tours runs open-top double-decker buses on hop-on-hop-off loops through downtown Chicago, with narrated commentary covering the Magnificent Mile, the Loop, and the lakefront. Multi-stop tickets let riders board and depart at any stop throughout the day.

  • #hop-on-hop-off
  • #bus tour
  • #sightseeing
  • #narrated tour
  • #chicago skyline

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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