Roundtrip Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center
Overview
Discover more of Chicago beyond downtown with this convenient South Side open-top shuttle transfer. Travel from central Chicago to some of the city’s most important cultural and historic destinations, including Jackson Park, the Obama Presidential Center campus, and the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry.
Enjoy an easy ride south without arranging taxis, rideshares, or public transit connections. The shuttle first stops near the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park, giving you access to one of Chicago’s most historic lakefront spaces. Explore the area at your own pace, take photos, or continue your visit independently.
The route also serves the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, one of Chicago’s most popular attractions and one of the largest science museums in the world.
This is a great option for travelers who want a simple, affordable way to visit Chicago’s South Side highlights from downtown. Choose a one-way transfer or an all-day ticket for added flexibility.
What's Included
- Choose between a One-Way or All-Day Ticket
- Museum of Science & Industry shuttle stop
- Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park shuttle stop
- Open-top bus shuttle transfer between Downtown and South Side
- Obama Presidential Center Museum ticket
- Museum of Science and Industry ticket
Meeting Location
98 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60601, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Michigan Avenue Bridge (pass by)
Obama Presidential Center (pass by)
Jackson Park (pass by)
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Chicago South Side & Presidential Center open-top bus shuttle operates daily, connecting Downtown Chicago to the South Side.
- The shuttle first stops at the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park, then at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, before returning to 98 E Wacker Drive.
- 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. This is a shuttle and not a guided tour, so no audio commentary will be available on board.
- Shuttle duration is 25-30 minutes. Shuttle runs every 30–45 minutes from 9:30AM-2:30PM daily
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5096P86
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- 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 (CST).
- Choose between a One-Way or All-Day Ticket.
- Museum of Science & Industry shuttle stop.
- Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park shuttle stop.
- Open-top bus shuttle transfer between Downtown and South Side.
- Obama Presidential Center Museum ticket.
- Museum of Science and Industry ticket.
The minimum age to participate is 13..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Roundtrip Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Roundtrip Shuttle to South Side and Obama Presidential Center will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Choose between a One-Way or All-Day Ticket
- Museum of Science & Industry shuttle stop
- Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park shuttle stop
- Open-top bus shuttle transfer between Downtown and South Side
- Obama Presidential Center Museum ticket
- Museum of Science and Industry ticket
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- The Chicago South Side & Presidential Center open-top bus shuttle operates daily, connecting Downtown Chicago to the South Side.
- The shuttle first stops at the Obama Presidential Center and Jackson Park, then at the Griffin Museum of Science & Industry, before returning to 98 E Wacker Drive.
- 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. This is a shuttle and not a guided tour, so no audio commentary will be available on board.
- Shuttle duration is 25-30 minutes. Shuttle runs every 30–45 minutes from 9:30AM-2:30PM daily
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
