Chicago Sky Decks: The 15 Best Tickets Up High

1.Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,350 reviews · 45 min · from $42Our pick

At Willis Tower’s Skydeck, timed entry takes you through Chicago-focused exhibits and a short theater presentation before the 103rd-floor observation deck. Step onto The Ledge, a glass balcony extending 4.3 feet beyond the building, and use the free app’s viewfinder to spot landmarks. Plan for a brief visit, and aim for opening time or after 5 p.m. to reduce crowd pressure.

“What experience , the views are amazing , defo worth the trip out”

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2.360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,173 reviews · 30 min · from $29

At 360 CHICAGO, ride an elevator to the 94th-floor observation deck at 875 N. Michigan for broad views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. The ticket skips the ticket-purchase line, but not security. Explore the Chicago history exhibit and CloudWalk art, stop at CloudBar, and buy the TILT ride separately on site.

“Love the view! It’s worth the money . Love the lounge and sitting areas with great view..”

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3.Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,807 reviews · from $24Best value

At Chicago’s Navy Pier, the 15-minute Centennial Wheel ride rises nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan and makes three full rotations. Choose a regular ticket or Fastpass Express, then look across downtown, the water and the pier from a climate-controlled gondola. Tickets allow a visit up to seven days after the selected date.

“Our experience was amazing! It was easy to find and the sites, once up there, were amazing! We only went around three times, but it was just enough time for what we paid!!! Definitely worth doing.”

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4.Skydeck – Willis Tower Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,775 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Reserve admission to Chicago’s Skydeck on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, then follow exhibits about the city before riding up to the viewing level. Look for Wrigley Field, Navy Pier, and Millennium Park, and step onto The Ledge, a glass balcony extending 4.3 feet beyond the building. Your visit is self-guided and takes about 30 to 90 minutes.

“First time visiting Chicago and this tour experience was breathtaking! The Ledge is a must see, must do, as long as you’re not afraid of heights! We saw it at night and the views were incredible! Highly recommend it!”

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5.360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,206 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Go to 360 CHICAGO at 875 N Michigan Ave for 360-degree views from the 94th floor, a fast elevator ride, exhibits, and the Cloud Walk. Admission is self-guided. You can add a CloudBar drink, while TILT costs extra and is sold onsite.

“Great opportunity to relax and enjoy the view literally. Wonderful photo moments all around, very nice attended early on a clear day!”

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6.Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including SkyDeck

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 417 reviews · 1 month · from $79

Choose 2 to 7 Chicago attractions and tours with the Go City Explorer Pass, then use them over 30 days from your first visit. Options include Skydeck Chicago, 360 CHICAGO, the Field Museum, an architecture river cruise and a hop-on hop-off bus. Check the app before you go: popular attractions need reservations, and seasonal opening hours can affect your plans.

“The Griffin Museum and 360 Chicago were great! We ended up having to kind of waste our third event though because it wasn't indicated that a lot of the events/attractions are closed in March. We had intended on going to Navy Pier, but the Ferris wheel was literally the only thing open and we didn't want to ride it 4 times... I don't really feel like we got the value of $200+ for what amounted to one museum, an hour long experience, and two slices of pizza.”

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7.360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 355 reviews · 1h 30m · from $44

Spend about 90 minutes at 360 CHICAGO, 1,000 feet above Michigan Avenue. Your ticket covers the 94th-floor deck, Chicago history exhibits, CloudWalk, CloudBar, and one drink from the Sip Menu. The ride up takes about 40 seconds. TILT, the window-leaning thrill ride, costs extra. Entry is for adults 21 and older.

“Vista linda, alto astral, bar no topo com drinks e snacks.”

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8.Chicago Explorer Pass: 35+ Things To Do – Includes 360 Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 354 reviews · 1 to 30 days (approx.) · from $84

Choose two to seven attractions from a changing list of more than 35 Chicago activities, then show your mobile pass or printout for admission. Options range from Skydeck Chicago and 360 CHICAGO to museums, architecture cruises, bike rentals, and family attractions. The pass is valid for 30 days after activation, but some popular stops require advance reservations.

“We picked the 2 attractions options and did the Field Museum and Willis Tower. It was fun for the whole family!”

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9.Chicago Attractions Pass: Save up to 50% – Includes 360 CHICAGO

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 111 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $139

Use a mobile Go City pass for entry to 30-plus Chicago attractions and tours, from 360 CHICAGO and Skydeck to museums, river cruises, bike rentals, and Navy Pier rides. Choose a 1-, 2-, 3-, or 5-day option, then plan your own route. Some popular stops require advance reservations, and a few listed attractions may be unavailable.

“So glad we purchased the Go Chicago pass. We saved so much money and ended up doing many more activities than we had originally planned! We too 3 boat tours (the seadog was not included but more than worth the extra money), a bus tour, navy pier, Adler planetarium, Shedd aquarium, Field museum. We also managed to get a walk to buckingham fountain and the parks in. Our son loved his mini trip to Chicago!”

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10.360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Ride a fast elevator to 360 CHICAGO’s 94th-floor deck, more than 1,000 feet above the city. Your ticket includes one beer, wine, or cocktail from a rotating menu, CloudWalk’s murals, and the MAGNICITY app. Allow about two hours, including time for the concourse and views. Tilt costs extra.

“Very pretty views! We saw the sunset and night sky! Everybody was friendly and welcoming! I would go again.”

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11.Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Walk from the Federal Building Columns past Millennium Park, the Chicago River and Magnificent Mile, with a local guide explaining the city’s architecture and stories. The two-hour tour costs $39 per person; an optional 360 Chicago ticket adds a self-guided visit to the observation deck. Guides named Ben and Chris have led tours.

“Ben our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and I loved his presentation. He kept the tour interesting, with a bit of humor.”

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12.Chicago’s Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · from $24

Take a roughly 15-minute ride on Navy Pier’s 200-foot Centennial Wheel in an enclosed gondola that seats up to eight. Your mobile ticket lets you skip the ticket-purchase line, though you may still wait to board. Look out over the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan, then enjoy the pier’s dining, shops, and other attractions.

“Excellent activity choice when visiting Chicago. The Academy students were amazing, accommodating and professional. Loved this experience!”

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13.Chicago Night Driving Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 44 reviews · 3h 30m · from $204

This 3.5-hour Chicago night tour combines downtown hotel pickup, a narrated small-group drive, Willis Tower Skydeck admission and a skyline cruise. You’ll ride to the 103rd floor for views across four states, then see Chicago’s lit-up buildings from the water. A guide named Robert has been praised for attentive service, but guide assignments can vary.

“Organisation désastreuse. Visite prévue de la rivière chicago annulée car le guide s est trompé. Remplace par 1 visite sur le lac non programmé fait en dernier minute et sur 1 créneau horaire en dehors du créneau horaire prévu. Des allés retours pour pallier cette incompétence et cette désorganisation qui nous ont fait perdre notre soirée.”

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14.Skydeck Chicago: Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner at Willis Tower

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 44 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $154

Skydeck Chicago pairs after-hours access to Willis Tower’s 103rd-floor Skydeck with a three-course Giordano’s meal. Choose a seating time, salad, dessert, drinks, and up to six pizza toppings. You get 1.5 hours at your table, plus time to see the Chicago skyline and visit the glass Ledge without the regular daytime crowd.

“What an amazing experience. This was really special. We had the Skydeck to ourselves and the most incredible views of the city at night. The food was delicious. We didn't think it would be enough but we couldn't finish it.. we took as many photos as we wanted out on the Ledge with the city's lights as our backdrop. Really special evening with a very tasty Chicago Pizza Pie in the Sky. 👌”

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15.Chicago Night Driving Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $189

Ride between Chicago’s evening highlights with a guide, downtown hotel pickup, and admission to the Willis Tower Skydeck and a 40-minute river cruise. Expect a 103rd-floor view, a possible walk onto The Ledge, and stops for Cloud Gate and skyline photos. Guides vary; past guides have included Danny, Ruben, Tony, and Andrew.

“Ruben was excellent! So knowledgeable of the area, good sense of humor & very kind! Thank you Ruben for making my last night in Chicago 👌🏽”

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