Overview
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.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Mobile ticket
What's included
Tour escort/host
Gratuities
Transportation to/from the pickup/dropoff site.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
The tour meets inside the bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure the bus departs promptly.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Valid from the time you exchange your voucher, for the duration selected.
What to expect
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Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
15 min
Learn the story of how the Devil Baby came to strike terror into the hearts of inhabitants.
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Lincoln Park
15 min
Who knows what happened to the abandoned graves of 10,000 at the old City Cemetery?
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Couch Mausoleum
10 min
Who's really buried in this Chicago landmark and what eerie things have happened around it?
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Chicago History Museum
10 min
Do people really see a ghost around Abe Lincoln's bed here?
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Bridge over South Pond
5 min
Chicago's most famous "suicide bridge"
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2122 N Clark St
10 min
The site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the most notorious mob hit of all time...
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Lincoln Park Zoo
10 min
With the old City Cemetery underneath, what kind of ghosts do they see at the zoo?
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Biograph Theatre
10 min
The site of John Dillinger's demise. Has the famous gangster moved on since?
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S.S. Eastland Memorial
10 min
An unbelievable boat tragedy that killed hundreds and some spirits seem to have never gotten out of the water here
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James M. Nederlander Theatre
15 min
The site of the worst theater fire in American history. Learn why they call the Chicago Tribune called it Death Alley...
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour
Can I cancel Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour for free?
No. All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
The tour meets inside the bar at the Congress Plaza Hotel. Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure the bus departs promptly.
What's included?
- Tour escort/host
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from the pickup/dropoff site.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, Lincoln Park, Couch Mausoleum, Chicago History Museum, Bridge over South Pond, Lincoln Park Zoo, Biograph Theatre, S.S. Eastland Memorial.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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