Open Top Bus Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center

Chicago, USA

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Booked 20+ times last week!

30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Open-top bus shuttle transfer between Downtown and South Side
Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park shuttle stop
Museum of Science & Industry shuttle stop
Choose between a One-Way or All-Day Ticket

Obama Presidential Center Museum ticket
Museum of Science and Industry ticket

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

98 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Guests meet at 98 E. Wacker Drive (across the bridge from Trump Tower), just a few steps west of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Please see Big Bus Stop #1 on the website for an image of the stop pr additional assistance if needed.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Michigan Avenue Bridge (Pass By)

Obama Presidential Center (Pass By)

Jackson Park (Pass By)

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travellers can participate
The Chicago South Side & Presidential Center open-top bus shuttle operates daily, connecting Downtown Chicago to the South Side.
The shuttle first stops at the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park, then at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, before returning to 98 E Wacker Drive.
Admission to the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry and the Obama Presidential Center museum is not included in this ticket and must be purchased separately. This is a shuttle and not a guided tour, so no audio commentary will be available on board.
Shuttle duration is 25-30 minutes. Shuttle runs every 30–45 minutes from 9:30AM-2:30PM daily
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travellers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.4

based on 9 reviews

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Great facility. Worth the...

George_B, Aug 2026

Great facility. Worth the visit. Book early to have access to the entire venue. Great special interior touches.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit! It’s wonderful to hear that the venue’s unique interior details stood out to you. Thank you for the great tip about booking early—we’re sure future visitors will appreciate it! We hope you have many more memorable adventures ahead. 😊 Best regards, Mihai @BigBusToursTeam

Very affordable the ride...

Angelica_M, Aug 2026

Very affordable the ride was cool and efficient got to see things on the route would definitely do again

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the tour affordable, enjoyable, and efficient. It's wonderful to know that you were able to take in the sights along the route and make the most of your time exploring the city. We're especially pleased that the experience left such a positive impression that you would choose to do it again. Feedback like yours means a lot to our team. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you on board again soon! Flavius@BigBusTours

Obama Presidential Center Vibe

Tiffie_H, Aug 2026

The driver was social and very nice. She was lit 🔥. Music. The whole vibe with her was awesome. I forgot her name, but she called me cousin.

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hi, Tiffie! Thank you so much for the awesome review. We are hyped to hear that your driver brought the best vibes, great music, and made you feel right at home (shoutout to "cousin"!). Our team loves turning a standard ride into a whole experience, so knowing she made such an impression made our day. We hope to see you back on board soon for another legendary trip! Best regards, Mihaela@BigBusToursTeam

Loved it!

Joshalyn_H, Aug 2026

Driver courteous and informative ! Brenda provided information on other tours .. hospitable and professional

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Thank you for your kind feedback! We're delighted to hear that you found the driver courteous and informative. It's also wonderful to know that Brenda was able to help by providing information on our other tours. Her hospitality and professionalism are qualities we greatly value, and we're pleased they contributed to your experience. We'll be sure to pass along your compliments. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you on board again soon! Alex@BigBusTours

East, efficient and...

George_E, Aug 2026

East, efficient and affordable. You would pay a similar amount to get the train down to the area from what I could see online!

Response from Host, Aug 2026

Hi George! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We are delighted to hear that you found the tour easy, efficient, and great value for money, and we truly appreciate your kind recommendation. We hope to see you on board again soon! Alina@BigBusTours

The bus was late and the...

Cicely_J, Jul 2026

The bus was late and the day pass is only good from 9:30-2:30 which is not a full day so it should be called a day pass. The shuttle was also late and there was no signage for meeting the shuttle. Normally buses are parked well in advance of Gen departure time so that guests can load.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Hello, Cicely! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize that your experience with our South Side & Obama Presidential Center shuttle fell short of expectations. We completely understand your frustration regarding the delays, the lack of clear signage at the pickup location, and the limited operating hours. You make a very fair point regarding the schedule and naming of the pass—a experience should be seamless and transparent from start to finish. Please rest assured that we have passed your comments directly to our local operations team. We are actively looking into improving our boarding procedures, ensuring buses arrive earlier at departure points, and adding clearer signage so guests know exactly where to meet us. We appreciate your honest feedback as it helps us make necessary improvements, and we hope to offer you a much smoother experience in the future. Maria@BigBusToursCustomerCare