Chicago: Mob and Crime Bus Tour
River North, Chicago
Explore Chicago on a Crime and Mob Bus Tour. Escape into the city's underworld and learn about infamous gangsters and mobsters like Al Capone and John Dillinger.
This Chicago luxury bus tour explores the city’s criminal history, ideal for true crime and history enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Visit the St. Valentine's Day massacre site
- Walk the final steps of John Dillinger, Chicago’s famed bank robber
- Admire Chicago’s architecture and Prohibition Era landmarks
- Explore a mini mobster museum featuring Frank Nitti’s safe and address book
Description
Experience Chicago’s underworld on a comfortable, enclosed, climate-controlled bus tour. Discover how notorious criminals and gangsters made Chicago internationally known for its true crime history.
Enjoy live commentary from a local expert tour guide covering Al Capone, the Untouchables, the Chicago Mob, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, John Dillinger, Terrible Tommy O'Connor, H. H. Holmes, Leopold and Loeb, bank heists, Cap George Streeter, and more.
See key crime scenes, including the historic criminal courthouse—an architectural landmark where some of the city's most infamous trials occurred. Receive a souvenir pamphlet with photos and watch historic video footage while participating in an exclusive crime quiz.
Stop at famous locations such as the Biograph Theatre, Carbide and Carbon Building, the Jeweler’s Building, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse, Holy Name Cathedral, and others. Walk the paths taken by gangsters John Dillinger and Hymie Weiss before their deaths in neighborhoods like River North, Streeterville, Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, Old Town, Loop, and the Magnificent Mile.
Includes
- Luxury enclosed, temperature-controlled coach bus
- Interactive tour guide in English
- Historic video footage
- Souvenir pamphlet with photos and special offers
- Photo opportunities at infamous crime scenes
- On- and off-bus stops
- Mini mob museum
- Insight into secret Gangster Era tunnels
- Exclusive access to a Crime Quiz
- Prohibition Era personality profile
- Storage for foldable wheelchairs and strollers (bus is not wheelchair accessible)
All inclusions are subject to availability.
Excludes
- Gratuity: Recommended $5 per person, payable via cash or Venmo
- No translations, audio guides, or headphones provided
Important Information
- Tours are conducted live in English only. No translations or commentary interruptions allowed on the bus.
- The bus has five steps; some stops require stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible and lacks an electronic lift.
- Limited storage is available for folding wheelchairs and strollers.
- Audio and video recording are prohibited without express written consent from Chicago Crime Tours and Experiences.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour start time for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring your camera and comfortable walking shoes. Booking in advance is recommended, especially during peak tourist seasons.
