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Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

120 Reviews 4.06 out of 5 stars Based on 120 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Chicago, USA

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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.

What's Included

  • Tour escort/host
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation to/from the pickup/dropoff site.
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Meeting Location

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South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605, USA

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What To Expect

Jane Addams Hull-House Museum

Learn the story of how the Devil Baby came to strike terror into the hearts of inhabitants.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Park

Who knows what happened to the abandoned graves of 10,000 at the old City Cemetery?
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Couch Mausoleum

Who's really buried in this Chicago landmark and what eerie things have happened around it?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Chicago History Museum

Do people really see a ghost around Abe Lincoln's bed here?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bridge over South Pond

Chicago's most famous "suicide bridge"
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2122 N Clark St

The site of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, the most notorious mob hit of all time...
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lincoln Park Zoo

With the old City Cemetery underneath, what kind of ghosts do they see at the zoo?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Biograph Theatre

The site of John Dillinger's demise. Has the famous gangster moved on since?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

S.S. Eastland Memorial

An unbelievable boat tragedy that killed hundreds and some spirits seem to have never gotten out of the water here
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

James M. Nederlander Theatre

The site of the worst theater fire in American history. Learn why they call the Chicago Tribune called it Death Alley...
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Some walking and numerous stops of the bus
  • Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-12800P1

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4.06
120 reviews

Average 4.06 out of 5 stars based on 120 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
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4 stars
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Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Some walking and numerous stops of the bus
  • Bus can accommodate up to 50 passengers
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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