Open Top Bus Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center

Chicago, USA

High interest

Booked 4 times today.

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
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers 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 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews

4.3

based on 3 reviews

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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