Bus Tours
Experience the heritage and excitement of Chicago by motorcoach with these special guided tours.
- Devil in the White City: Saturdays, July 18 and August 22
- Burnham’s Chicago: Saturday, July 25
- Checagou: Our Native Past: Saturday, August 1
- Lincoln’s Legacy: A Journey to Springfield: October 23–24
If the tour you are interested in is sold out, contact us at Public Programs to request a place on our waiting list or inquire about our private bus tours.
Devil in the White City
Saturdays, July 18 and August 22, 1:00–5:00 p.m.
Retrace the
steps of the millions who visited Chicago to experience the dazzling
World’s Columbian Exposition in 1893. Learn fascinating facts about the
fair while visiting sites related to Erik Larson’s best-selling
book.
Location:
Tour departs from the Museum.
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Saturday, July 18
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Saturday, August 22
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Burnham’s Chicago
Saturday, July 25, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of
Daniel Burnham's 1909 Plan of Chicago with a visit to the sites and
structures created by the man that made "no little plans."
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Checagou: Our Native Past, Part 2
Saturday, August 1, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Discover the scenic and historic sites of native
Chicago. Tour includes 1 1/2 miles of walking and an optional pre-tour
presentation at 12:30 p.m. Presented in collaboration with the Mitchell
Museum of the American Indian.
Cost:
$45; $40 members. This tour is eligible for a special discount.
Lincoln’s Legacy: A Journey to Springfield
October 23–24, must book by August 31
Visit Springfield, Illinois,
the city that shaped Lincoln’s early life in law and politics. See such
sites as Lincoln’s home, law offices, and tomb, as well as the Abraham
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum with a private lecture. Price
includes bus travel, lodging, meals, tour guides, admission fees,
overnight parking at the Museum, and all gratuities.
Please note: The June tour has been canceled.
Cost:
$375/person, double; $425/person, single
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To make reservations, call the Chicago History Museum at 312.642.4600.
*These tours are eligible for a special discount. Purchase tickets for any three tours for only $100! To make a reservation, please call 312.642.4600. This discount is not available online.
Refund Policy:
Refunds for a tour will be given in the form of tour credit which can
be applied to another tour. Credit will be given with a minimum of two
weeks notice prior to the day of the tour. No exceptions.
Weather Hotline:
The Museum maintains a Weather Hotline to provide updates about
weather-related delays or cancellation. If you think your program or
tour may be affected by inclement weather, please call 312.799.2002 for
the most current information about your tour.
Sign Language Interpretation:
The Chicago History Museum is happy to offer sign language
interpretation at any of its public programs. Please contact the Public
Programs Manager, at least 48 hours prior to the day of the event in
order to accommodate this request 312.642.4600