Chicago City Minibus Tour

Uncover the best of Chicago on an unforgettable highlights tour designed for travelers, sightseers, and history lovers alike! Step off the bus to admire Frank Lloyd Wright’s lobby inside The Rookery, take in dramatic sights at Buckingham Fountain, capture panoramic skyline photos at Museum Campus, and marvel at Millennium Park’s famous Bean and Crown Fountain. Along the way, take in views of Willis Tower, the Chicago Board of Trade, the luxury shops of The Magnificent Mile, historic Gold Coast brownstones, and Lincoln Park’s scenic overlooks, all while learning the dramatic stories and famous movie history (Home Alone 2, The Untouchables) behind the Windy City's greatest landmarks. Please note, infants 0-3 years old must sit on a lap.

1. 1

   The Rookery Building

   10 min

   One of the world's very first skyscrapers. Frank Lloyd Wright designed the beautiful lobby. It was also used as Elliott Ness' office in the movie The Untouchables and Duncans Toy Chest in Home Alone 2 !

2. 2

   Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower

   Pass by

   Pass by one of the world's most recognizable skyscrapers and take in its soaring 110-story design from street level.

3. 3

   Clarence F. Buckingham Fountain

   10 min

   One of the most beautiful fountains in the world. Seen in the opening credits of Married w/Children!! We stop here when it is on, which is May - October.

4. 4

   Field Museum

   Pass by

   Cruise past one of the world's premier natural history museums, marveling at its monumental neoclassical architecture along Lake Shore Drive.

5. 5

   Museum Campus

   10 min

   The VERY BEST skyline view and extremely popular tour stop!

6. 6

   Millennium Park

   5 min

   Step off the bus and explore Chicago's premier downtown park, home to iconic public art, lush manicured gardens, and world-class architectural designs.

7. 7

   Cloud Gate

   15 min

   Step off the bus and into Millennium Park to capture photos beneath Cloud Gate ("The Bean"), admire Crown Fountain, and see the Jay Pritzker Pavilion.

8. 8

   Wrigley Building

   10 min

   Step off the bus along Wacker Drive to capture iconic photos of the gleaming white terra-cotta clock tower right along the Chicago River.

9. 9

   Tribune Tower

   Pass by

   Look across Michigan Avenue at this soaring neo-Gothic skyscraper, famous for original fragments from world landmarks embedded into its exterior walls.

10. 10

    The Magnificent Mile

    Pass by

    Cruise down Chicago's premier luxury shopping avenue, taking in its soaring skyscrapers, historic landmarks, and vibrant city energy.

11. 11

    Gold Coast

    Pass by

    Drive through one of America's wealthiest historic neighborhoods, passing 19th-century brownstones and the site of the original Playboy Mansion.

12. 12

    Lincoln Park

    10 min

    Step off the bus into lush Lincoln Park to enjoy scenic surroundings and pause at the Fullerton Street Bridge overlook for a panoramic skyline view.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Infants (0-3 years old) travel for free and do not require a ticket. They must travel on a parent/guardian's lap, and will not be allocated an individual seat.
• Buckingham Fountain does not operate during the winter months (November to April). During these months, the fountain stop is replaced with a stop at Lincoln Park.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.