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Chicago: Open-Top Bus Shuttle to South Side & Obama Center

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About the activity

Explore Chicago's South Side with a convenient open-top bus shuttle transfer. Visit the Obama Presidential Center, Jackson Park, and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    30 minutes
  • Includes
    • Open-top bus shuttle transfer between Downtown and South Side
    • Obama Presidential Center shuttle stop
    • Jackson Park shuttle stop
    • Griffin Museum of Science & Industry shuttle stop
    • Choose between a One-Way or All-Day Ticket
    • Admission to the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry
    • Admission to the Obama Presidential Center museum
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Enjoy a convenient open-top bus shuttle transfer to Chicago's South Side
  • Explore the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park at your own pace
  • Visit the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry and see its top exhibits
  • Choose between a one-way or all-day ticket to suit your travel plans
  • Benefit from a shuttle that runs every 30–45 minutes from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Description

Hop on an open-top bus shuttle and enjoy a convenient transfer from downtown Chicago to the South Side. Choose between a one-way or all-day ticket and explore some of the city’s top cultural attractions and experiences, including the new Obama Presidential Center, Jackson Park, and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry.

Board the shuttle downtown just off Michigan Avenue and ride to the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park. Explore the vibrant 19.3-acre campus, which features a diverse range of public spaces, from the museum and library to the natural beauty of the Women’s Garden and the Wetland Walk.

Next, head to the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, one of the world's largest science museums. Discover unforgettable exhibits, engaging events, and hands-on experiences that let your curiosity run wild. Top highlights include the Science Storms exhibit, where you can observe tornadoes and lightning strikes, and the U-505 Submarine exhibit, which tells the story of the only German U-boat captured by the United States during World War II.

Finally, return to downtown or stay on the South Side to continue exploring the Hyde Park neighborhood and beyond.

Good to know before you go
  • This is a shuttle and not a guided tour, so no audio commentary will be available on board
  • 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
  • Bus frequency: every 30–45 minutes from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM daily. Journey from Downtown to South Side is 25-30 minutes
Meeting point

Shuttle - One-Way Transfer

Shuttle - All-Day Roundtrip Access

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    13-99 years
  • Children
    3-12 years
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