Join us for a fun night of exploring Chicago's crime history on this 2-2.5-hour bus tour that includes: * World famous crime scenes like the St Valentine's Day massacre * Stops on-and-off the bus at famous crime sites * True Crime history * Historic video footage * Interactive live commentary * Crime quiz * Souvenir pamphlet with photos * Luxury climate-controlled bus * So much more! Some of the world’s most notorious criminals, mobsters & gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. Escape into the city’s criminal underworld as you investigate stories about Al Capone, The Untouchables, the Chicago Mob and more. From a luxury coach, see the sites of storied crime scenes including Biograph Theatre, Holy Name Cathedral, and the St Valentine's Day Massacre, one of Chicago's most notorious murders. Snap photos of the historic criminal courthouse, and hop on-and-off the coach to walk the path that Chicago gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss followed just before their deaths.
In demand: 5 of the next 20 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 9.
On this world famous tour, which starts and ends OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson Street (SE side of Michigan Avenue and Pearson Street), you will learn about the histories of leading gangster and mobster figures like Al Capone, John Dillinger, Frank Nitti, Dean O'Banion, and Bugs Moran. You'll see famous gangster shootout sites like the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the handshake murder, and 'The Enforcers'' safe and tunnels. You will be led by a local, informative guide and guests are able to get off the bus and explore these historic crime scenes.
Pick-up and drop-off for the tour are right across the street from this Chicago Landmark.
Pass by the famous Museum of Contemporary Art. Just steps from the start of the tour, a this world class museum is a great place to enrich a Chicago experience.
View the world famous John Hancock Center in the historic Streeterville neighborhood.
See the Magnificent Mile.
Drive by the park on the way to several historic crime scenes throughout Chicago.
Pass by the beach on beautiful Lakeshore Drive.
Other sights you'll see include landmark buildings like Biograph Theater and Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse. The bus departs on time. Guests may not join the tour after the bus departs.
Drive by Oz Park on the way to the St. Valentine's Day Massacre site in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
Jewelers Building and historic landmark building.
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Chicago River, skyline and historic speakeasy from the State Street Bridge.
Go inside to visit Nitti's Vault, a crime museum and see the historic bootlegging tunnel.
Walk the last steps of Northside gangster Hymie Weiss.
Conclude the tour across the street from the Historic Water Tower, one of the few surviving structures from the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This iconic building is often open to the public before or after the tour.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Chicago Night Crimes Tour by Bus lasts about 2h–2h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
Prices start at $55 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 7:30 PM.
It can: 5 of the next 20 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Bus pickup OUTSIDE 163 E. Pearson (SE side of Pearson St and Michigan Ave). Report 15 minutes early for check-in. Bus departs on time. Look for the tour guide at the bus. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 39 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Bus has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.
Bus has five (5) steps and some stops off of the bus include stairs. Bus is NOT equipped with an electronic lift. There is limited storage available for a folding wheelchair or stroller.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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The tour was interesting and our tour guide, Leah was very informative with a great charm.
Thank you for the positive feedback about the tour and your tour guide, Leah. We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed the history and experience. This means the world to us!
Leah was a fantastic tour guide. She truly was knowledgeable throughout our tour. A great way to learn about some of Chicago's historical crimes.
Thank you for the 5 star rating and positive comments that you enjoyed the tour guide, Leah, and her knowledge about Chicago's crime history. It means a lot to us to read your generous feedback and we appreciate you spending time with us!
Maddie, our tour guide, did a great job - she was very knowledgeable and brought history to life in an informative and entertaining way, so we enjoyed every minute. Thank you so much!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and that Maddie brought Chicago’s history to life in such an informative and entertaining way. Wishing you many more great excursions in 2026 and beyond!
Great fun with history. Aaron was a great guide and thoughtful to his clients and coach driver.
Thank you! We’re so glad you had a fun time and enjoyed Aaron’s thoughtful approach and storytelling. Wishing you many more great adventures!
Really fun tour. Leah the tour guide was great. Learned a lot about crime in Chicago and even got a little piece of pizza at the end! What a great time. 10/10 will do again with visitors
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Leah made the tour fun and informative—and that you enjoyed the treat at the end.
Had Aaron as our tour guide. It was such a pleasure to have had him as our guide, he shared very knowledgeable things as well as took us to some very key spots where history was made. My husband and I enjoyed the entire experience with the treat at end .
Penny, We’re so glad Aaron’s knowledge and storytelling brought Chicago’s history to life and that you and your husband enjoyed the entire experience—and the treat at the end! Wishing you both many more great adventures together!
Overall a great tour! MJ was fantastic and kept us all entertained. I would do it again just for him to be the guide again. :) The only thing that was disappointing was that the spots you stop at and don’t get off the bus, it is virtually impossible to see what he is pointing at our talking about. Granted I realize it is a night tour, but maybe the windows could be less tinted? I would still do it again though just for the experience
We’re thrilled MJ kept you entertained and made the experience so enjoyable. We also appreciate your feedback. Until next time, wishing you many more fun adventures!
Fun, interesting, comfortable. The sites and neighborhoods were interesting and Leah was knowledgeable and pleasant!
Thank you for the great review! We’re glad you enjoyed the interesting sites and neighborhoods, as well as a comfortable ride. Leah will be happy to hear you appreciated her knowledge and pleasant personality. Wishing you many more fun adventures ahead!
Jamie was great! Very bubbly and a great story teller!
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour with Jamie. Her personality and storytelling really bring Chicago’s history to life. We appreciate you sharing your experience!
We had a great time on the Night Crimes Tour! The meeting location was easy to find, John was a fantastic guide, the bus was comfortable and there were frequent interesting stops. Our guide, John, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience a lot of fun!
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so glad you had a great time on the Night Crimes Tour and that everything from the easy-to-find meeting location to the comfortable bus and interesting stops made for an enjoyable evening. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to John. Thank you for the recommendation, and we're delighted he made the history both fun and memorable!
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