Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour
Description
Often imitated but never matched, this 3 hour ghost bus tour with stops remains the "Best of Chicago" since its founding 23 years ago by the city's ghostlorist, Ursula Bielski. Ursula and her team of veteran paranormal researchers and historians have thrilled thousands of guests with firsthand experiences of this, one of the world's most legendarily notorious cities. We take you where the other walking tours simply can't--to the many shadowed corners where the fateful tales began. From the Fort Dearborn Massacre to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. From the Great Chicago Fire to the Eastland Disaster. From ghost ships that sail Lake Michigan to the Chicago origins of "Ghostbusters" And to the lair of the Devil Baby of Hull House.
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Itinerary
Learn the story of how the Devil Baby came to strike terror into the hearts of inhabitants.
Who knows what happened to the abandoned graves of 10,000 at the old City Cemetery?
Who's really buried in this Chicago landmark and what eerie things have happened around it?
Do people really see a ghost around Abe Lincoln's bed here?
Chicago's most famous "suicide bridge"
The site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the most notorious mob hit of all time...
With the old City Cemetery underneath, what kind of ghosts do they see at the zoo?
The site of John Dillinger's demise. Has the famous gangster moved on since?
An unbelievable boat tragedy that killed hundreds and some spirits seem to have never gotten out of the water here
The site of the worst theater fire in American history. Learn why they call the Chicago Tribune called it Death Alley...
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Some walking and numerous stops of the bus
- Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers
Reviews(150)
The tour guide was amazing. She knew all the history. It was great to know things we didn’t know. The bus driver on the other hand, gave us a whiplash and should never be allowed to drive downtown.
Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the tour and that your guide's knowledge and storytelling made the experience memorable. We sincerely apologize for the driving experience, as your comfort and safety are very important to us. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention, and we'll be sure to share your comments with our team. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour in the future.
Very fun informative tour. Loved the history. Highly recommended.
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you had a fun and informative time on the Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour there’s nothing better than mixing a little history with a few chills along the way 👻
Great Value! Cemetery Larry is a great story teller. Highly recommend! Would do this tour again anytime!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Thank you so much for coming on the tour Ali, Larry is indeed a very knowledgeable and entertaining guide!
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.
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!
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.
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!
We did this tour as a part of a Wedding anniversary adventure for my husband and I and this did not disappoint. We wanted to experience a ghost tour of chicago and came across this option with a package deal with the torture museum. Our tour guide Joann was a wealth of knowledge and even taught us how to use some ghost finding equipment. I learned so much about chicago and haunted places it was just a fun experience. If you into the macabre and ghost and spookyness then this is well worth it.
We love hearing that you chose to spend your anniversary with us! that’s awesome! Joann will be thrilled to know you enjoyed the stories and ghost-hunting fun. Thanks for celebrating spooky Chicago with us!
It was so much fun, I would def recommend that anyone visiting Chicago do this ghost tour!! You won’t regret it.
Thanks so much for joining us! We’re thrilled you had a spooky good time!
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.
Thank you for the feedback! 👻
