Life Moves Pretty Fast: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Turns 40 With a Chicago Walking Tour

18 May 2026

Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss a 40th anniversary walking tour.

On Location Tours is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off with a special Downtown Chicago walking tour on Thursday, June 11, 2026, exactly 40 years after the beloved film premiered in 1986.

The limited-time tour will run from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and will be led by a local actor tour guide, bringing guests through some of the most memorable Chicago locations connected to the classic film. Public tickets are priced at $19.86 in honor of the film’s release year.

The tour begins at Relish Chicago Hot Dogs, located at 315 S Michigan Ave, and ends at Willis Tower / Sears Tower, located at 233 S Wacker Drive. As part of the celebration, Relish Chicago Hot Dogs will offer guests a special limited menu at a discount, featuring Chicago-style hot dogs, veggie dogs, chips, beverages, and more.

Guests will visit and learn about iconic downtown locations tied to the film, including:

The front steps of the Art Institute of Chicago
The Flamingo Statue
The famous parade route
Daley Plaza
The parking garage where the valets took the Ferrari for a joyride
Willis Tower / Sears Tower

In addition to the walking tour, guests can take part in a Ferris Bueller trivia contest with prizes.

Members of the press are invited to attend on a complimentary basis with confirmed coverage. Space is limited, and advance RSVP is required.

Event Details
What: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off 40th Anniversary Downtown Chicago Walking Tour
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
Start Location: Relish Chicago Hot Dogs, 315 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
End Location: Willis Tower / Sears Tower, 233 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL
Tickets: $19.86 for the public
Press: Complimentary with confirmed coverage
Includes: Walking tour, trivia contest, prizes, filming locations, and discounted food options from Relish Chicago Hot Dogs

Tickets are limited and available here.

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