Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour
Chicago, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Calling all fans of the paranormal, this evening ghost bus tour of Chicago takes you into the city’s darkest recesses—and reveals a side of the city few others get to experience. Travel with ease between locations where hauntings are reported to have taken place and listen to chilling tales delivered by your guide. The City Cemetery, the site of the notorious St. Valentine’s Day massacre, and more are all included.
- This tour is great for horror movie and true crime fans
- Avoid walking in the dark when you travel conveniently by bus
- Hear stories of Chicago's dark history you wouldn't otherwise encounter
- See more of the sights in less time
What's Included
- Tour escort/host
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from the pickup/dropoff site.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605, USA
The tour meets inside the bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes early. the bus has to leave promptly to be able to reach every destination. We cannot guarantee participation for late arrivals.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
In the evening, meet your guide outside of the The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center, and board a bus destined for Chicago’s spookiest sights. Your guide will provide chilling, frightful commentary throughout your spooky tour.
Head first to the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, known for its resident "Devil Baby." Then, continue to the Chicago City Cemetery, an abandoned graveyard that is home to 13,000 unmarked graves, and disembark for a stroll.
Next, at Lincoln Park, step foot on the site of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, linked to the notorious gangster Al Capone.
As you go, you'll also see sights like the location of gangster John Dillinger's demise, the memorial to the victims of the S.S. Eastland tragedy, and more.
Your tour concludes back at your original departure point.
Head first to the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, known for its resident "Devil Baby." Then, continue to the Chicago City Cemetery, an abandoned graveyard that is home to 13,000 unmarked graves, and disembark for a stroll.
Next, at Lincoln Park, step foot on the site of the St. Valentine’s Day massacre, linked to the notorious gangster Al Capone.
As you go, you'll also see sights like the location of gangster John Dillinger's demise, the memorial to the victims of the S.S. Eastland tragedy, and more.
Your tour concludes back at your original departure point.
1
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Lincoln Park
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Couch Mausoleum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Chicago History Museum
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Bridge over South Pond
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
2122 N Clark St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
Lincoln Park Zoo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Biograph Theatre
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
9
S.S. Eastland Memorial
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
10
James M. Nederlander Theatre
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Some walking and numerous stops of the bus
- Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
3.8
based on 149 reviews
Joe_L, Feb 2026
Great Value! Cemetery Larry is a great story teller. Highly recommend! Would do this tour again anytime!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour and had a great time exploring the city’s haunted history with us.
We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience, and we hope to welcome you back for another spooky adventure soon!
Danielle_K, Jan 2026
I'm always up for a ghost tour. I actually like hearing grim history, and like any large city, Chicago has plenty. (The tour guide apologetically mentioned it was a bit of a downer, but then I expect that on a ghost tour.) The start and end point, the Congress Plaza Hotel, is supposedly very haunted. We heard plenty of spooky stories about it. The tour takes you by numerous spots where tragedies occurred, although the site of the St. Valentine's Day massacre in 1929 is now a parking lot. The Iriquois Theatre, site of one of the worst fire disasters in history, still stands but is now known as the Nederlander, and the alley where patrons jumped to their deaths (known as Death Alley) is still haunted. The guide gave us two readers and tried to communicate with any spirits present, and I got readings, plus we watched her use a dowsing gem to communicate.
Because it was night, it was a bit hard to see some things, but what's the point of doing a ghost tour during the day? I still saw enough to make the tour worth it.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for the great review! Chicago’s dark history is a big part of what makes this tour so compelling, and we’re glad you enjoyed the stories, haunted locations, and spirit communication tools. Nighttime definitely adds to the experience because ghost tours just hit different after dark. 👻 Hope to see you again soon!
Ali_N, Nov 2025
Larry was an amazing tour guide!! He mad it fun spooky and educational. Very funny guy!!! He got everyone involved and the tour was somewhat interactive. Me and my Fiancée had an amazing time!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for coming on the tour Ali, Larry is indeed a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide!
Katie_R, Oct 2025
It was rainy, but informative, interesting, and fun! Our guide was very knowledgeable and let us use EMF readers and dowsing rods to ghost hunt on our own. Even though we all got soaked, my boyfriend and I had a wonderful time and I’d recommend this to anyone who’s interested in the paranormal and/or interested in learning more about Chicago’s history, that you might not learn about on other tours or in museums.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for joining us on a rainy night! We’re so glad the tour was still fun and informative, and that you enjoyed the ghost-hunting tools and Chicago history. We appreciate the recommendation!
Toni_B, Oct 2025
Very informative. Lots of history about the city. Nice comfy bus ride, with bathroom which is a plus. Was raining very hard so we couldn't get out and explore.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the ride and the history and totally agree, having that onboard bathroom is a lifesaver on rainy nights! Hope you can join us again for some exploring next time!
tammy_l, Sept 2025
It was so much fun, I would def recommend that anyone visiting Chicago do this ghost tour!! You won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thanks so much for joining us! We’re thrilled you had a spooky good time!
Matthew_P, Sept 2025
Well it's not their fault but the police presence downtown was a little unnerving. I would also recommend bring a snack. Other than that it was a great time.
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for the feedback! 👻
Dawn_K, Jul 2025
This was an amazing mix of Chicago history, ghost stories, and paranormal activity! Just the perfect amount of riding in bus and walking outside.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the awesome review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of history, hauntings, and a little adventure on foot and wheels. Hope to see you on another tour soon! 👻
Kim_D, Feb 2025
The guides were awesome! Super informative. The bus was luxurious and we’re able to see many parts of the city.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the awesome feedback! We’re glad you loved the guides and the ride, nothing like a comfy bus to make ghost hunting even better. Hope to see you on another tour soon!
Caryn_P, Nov 2024
Lots of chicago history that has spooky backgrounds. Wish it could have been longer. Tony knows his stuff.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the great review! Tony’s got the history and the spooky stories down, we hear you on wanting more time. We hope to have you back for a longer adventure soon!
Melissa_F, Nov 2024
Tony and Sadie were awesome! They were very informative. Everyone seemed excited about the presentation!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the shoutout! Tony and Sadie will love hearing this. Glad you enjoyed the tour and the vibes hope to see you again soon!
Amy_O, Oct 2024
Excellent tour! The guides were very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable for all ages. According to the dowsing rods, the response from someone in the alley of the Iroquois Theater was that they'd like to be remembered.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the glowing review! We love that the guides connected with history and spirits alike. Appreciate you spreading the word hope to see you back soon!
Ginny_B, Apr 2024
We learned about the little know disasters that happened in chicago. Didnt see any ghosts but heard about hauntings in the area
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the review! Glad you enjoyed the hidden disasters and haunting stories even if the ghosts stayed shy. Hope to spook you next time!
Esmeralda_F, Jan 2024
Very informative, really great tour. Tour guide was excellent. Loved hearing some of Chicago history.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and the history hope to have you back for more soon!
Richard_D, Nov 2023
Very nice tour and history given, guid was very knowledgeable and went into great detail on the history and stories of old Chicago!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and all the rich Chicago history. Hope to see you on another one soon!
Paul_G, Oct 2023
Tour guide was great....definitely knowledgable about Chicago haunting history! Would recommend the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thanks for the kind words!
Ledell_S, Oct 2023
The bus never showed up very 😡 we were looking forward to a good time and was very disappointed. Very unprofessional and having a hard time recovering my money
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Ledell, if you didn’t get the message when we needed to move the pickup point because of the protests, we apologize, we called and messaged everyone. If anyone contacted us that they missed the messages and showed up at the incorrect venue, we refunded immediately.
Erika_C, Jun 2023
Our son was living his best life w the EMF ready the guide let him use. A very interactive experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for sharing! We’re so glad your son loved using the EMF reader, interactive fun is what we’re all about. Hope to see you all back for more spooky adventures!
Patrick_H, Apr 2023
Really enjoyed the history of the old gangster action which was where delinger got ambushed and overall learned so much of the city in a short time
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the great review! We're glad you enjoyed the gangster history and learned a lot in just one tour. Hope to have you back for more Chicago stories soon!
Tiffany_R, Feb 2023
Experience went smoothly. Met in the lounge/lobby of Congress hotel, bus was comfortable, and made 5 stops. Tony was a great guide and storyteller. He was full of knowledge and easy to understand. Definitely a must!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much! We’re glad everything went smoothly and that you enjoyed Tony’s storytelling. Appreciate the recommendation hope to see you on another tour soon!
Irma_F, Nov 2022
I had a really good time, the tour guide was informative and actually been on investigations which made it more interesting.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks so much! We’re glad you had a great time and enjoyed the guide’s firsthand experience it definitely adds to the chills! Hope to have you back soon!
patricia_o, Oct 2022
Tony and Jen know their stuff and explained everything well. I appreciated their knowledge base without the exaggerated theatrics that I’ve seen other tour guides do. Comfortable coach bus too. If I could tweak one thing, it would be less gangster stops. I know they were trying to cater to everyone and I respect that aspect. My family would rather have gone to Archer Avenue, Resurrection Cemetery and St James Sag Church area. The traffic Halloween weekend was brutal and they had no control over traffic. Just would rather have spent less time in Lincoln Park and maybe traveled south. Either way, Tony and Jen were great and I would do another tour of a different location with them.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thanks for the thoughtful review! We're glad you appreciated Tony and Jen’s deep knowledge and down-to-earth style they’re truly pros. Totally hear you on the tour route preferences, and we appreciate the honest feedback. We'd love to have you join us for another location next time!
caroline_c, Sept 2022
Tony was amazing. And the tour was really great. It was very interactive and fun An absolute must if you are into the para
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Tony kills it every time! So glad you loved the interactive fun definitely a must for any paranormal fan. Thanks for riding with us! 👻
Amy_S, Sept 2022
Very interesting haunted history of Chicago. Love the fact that you could read more about these stories in actual books people have written. Just proves these stories are for real and not just a hoax.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Glad you loved the haunted history and yep, those stories are the real deal! Noted on the beverages; we’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for riding with us! 👻
Seth_C, Sept 2022
We really enjoyed our tour, Joann was/is very knowledgeable and made the experience even more memorable!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
So glad you enjoyed the tour! Joann’s knowledge definitely adds that extra spark. Thanks for riding with us and making memories! 👻
Kami_K, Aug 2022
Loved our tour guide! He was very informative and seriously brought the history to life. Also thought it was an amazing opportunity to be able to use ghost hunting tools first hand.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
So glad your guide brought the history to life and that you enjoyed getting hands-on with the ghost hunting tools. Thanks for joining the spooky ride! 👻
Brooke_K, Aug 2022
Really fun and informative! Tour guide was great. He was friendly and fun to go on a tour with. They even let us use some equipment to investigate ourselves which was really awesome! Just overall 10/10! I plan to book another tour with this company!
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Love hearing you had a 10/10 time! Our guides know how to mix fun and facts, plus those ghost gadgets always add a cool twist. Can’t wait to have you back for round two! 👻
Carra_h, Jun 2022
Great tour and highly recommend. Loved learning about the histories and opportunities to get out at the locations and walk around.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
So glad you enjoyed the mix of history and stops to explore on foot! Thanks for the recommendation hope to see you on another tour soon! 👻
Denise_S, Mar 2022
This tour is a must, if you love to Chicago history with a spook twist! The equipment was a plus, it added some excitement to each stop. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Love to hear it! Chicago history with a spooky twist is what we do best. Glad you enjoyed the ghost-hunting gear makes every stop a little more thrilling, right? Thanks for riding with us!
John F, Sept 2016
Terrible you guys were a no show. No response to my inquiries by phone either.
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