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Chicago Crime Tours

163 E Pearson St · Chicago, IL

Why you should go…

Chicago Crime Tours runs narrated bus tours past sites tied to Al Capone, John Dillinger, and Chicago's Prohibition-era gangland, including stops like the Biograph Theater and Holy Name Cathedral. Daytime and evening 'Night Crimes' tours run roughly 1.5 to 2.5 hours and depart from the Near North Side.

  • #true crime
  • #gangster history
  • #bus tour
  • #al capone
  • #chicago

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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