Category Chicago Skyline & Observation Deck Tours

Chicago · CHICAGO SKYLINE & OBSERVATION DECK TOURS

The 15 Best Chicago Observation Decks & Skyline Views

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Two towers compete for the best view in Chicago and the winner depends on the hour you go up. Below: the glass ledge on the 103rd floor of Willis against the tilting windows at 360 Chicago, with ticket prices, queue-skipping options and the time of day each one is worth the lift.

Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket

Chicago: Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket - Getting there at S. Wacker Blvd, and how the line works

Skydeck – Willis Tower Admission

Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission - How long to plan, and what your ticket timing really means

3.Skydeck – Willis Tower Admission

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

Prebook Skydeck at Willis Tower for skyline views from the 103rd floor, The Ledge glass balcony, and interactive Chicago Experience exhibits.

“awesome experience and friendly was also lots of information and history about chicago definitely worth it”

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360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Admission

360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Admission - The fast elevator ride and the 94th-floor window time

4.360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Admission

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

360 Chicago tickets give you fast elevator access to 94th-floor 360-degree views over the skyline and Lake Michigan, plus optional TILT.

“It was pretty cool and a neat experience. I really like how I purchased a ticket for a later time but I was in the area earlier than my ticket time and they easily switched it with no hassle.”

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Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago

Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago - How the Cruise Runs: Recorded Audio, Decks, and Hearing the Story

5.Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise in Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 897 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Chicago skyline cruise on Lake Michigan from Navy Pier. 30 to 45 minutes, recorded English commentary, pets welcome, restroom onboard.

“Tour was wonderful; speakers at front of boat didn’t work very well, so hard to hear some of the history information; hoped for more history of some of the buildings along shoreline.”

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Chicago: Shoreline Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise

Chicago: Shoreline Lake Michigan Skyline Cruise - Getting On Board at Navy Pier, and How to Find It Fast

Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including SkyDeck

Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including SkyDeck - The 30-day clock, activation, and reservation timing

Chicago: 360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

Chicago: 360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket - The 94th-floor observation deck views you’ll actually use

8.360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

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

Sip a cocktail while you soak up 360 Chicago views from the 94th floor, plus exhibits, CloudWalk, and optional TILT.

“Very easy to access and no queue at 5pm. Views were exceptional on a sunny clear day. Easy to get access to the windows to take photos. Sip and View cocktail options were great. Easy to find a seat near the window and not rushed to move on.”

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

Chicago Explorer Pass: 35+ Things To Do - Includes 360 Chicago - Architecture From the Water: River Tours and Speedboat Thrills

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

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

Chicago Explorer Pass lets you pick 2 to 7 top sights with a mobile digital guide, including 360 Chicago and Skydeck.

“Everything was awesome. I definitely think everyone should see chicago! I definitely didn't want vacation to end so fast they have so much to see and do !! Everyone is so nice !!”

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Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour

Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour - Cloud Gate, John Hancock Center, and the 360 Chicago zone: the skyline icons you can name

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

Chicago Attractions Pass: Save up to 50% - Includes 360 CHICAGO - Price and value: when the $139 makes sense

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

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

Go City Chicago Attractions Pass gives big savings on skyline views, major museums, and architecture cruises. Choose 1 to 5 days.

“Totally good, except Chicago 360 and sky deck. Sky deck reservation almost no means for us only can reserve 8:00 or 8:30 AM. And Chicago 360 can not making reservation, and when we visit there on 13:00 was already can not get in.”

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360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket - What you see before and after the elevator ride

12.360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

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

360 Chicago Sip and View lifts you to the 94th floor with a drink, CloudWalk murals, and skyline photos. Fast elevator, 2 hours.

“Beautiful views and amazing drinks. Try to go on a clear day. The pictures they take before you get on the elevator Whet you see them on the observation floor.”

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Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade

Magnificent Mile Tour With Optional 360 Chicago Upgrade - Where you meet: Federal Building Columns to start you in the right place

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

Skydeck Chicago: Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner at Willis Tower - Skydeck Time, Ledge Photos, and the 1.5-Hour Dinner Window

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

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

Pie in the Sky VIP Dinner at Willis Tower: after-hours Skydeck access plus a custom 3-course deep-dish meal with skyline views.

“FANTASTIC - What a good start to our Chicago trip having the whole Skydeck to explore only 3 couples it was wonderful no crushing to see the sights some fantastic photos taken and meal was great saying we were so high up, service was second to none”

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Chicago Night Driving Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

Chicago Night Driving Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise - Willis Tower Skydeck: 103rd-floor views and The Ledge

15.Chicago Night Driving Tour with Skydeck and River Cruise

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

A small-group Chicago night tour with Willis Tower Skydeck, skip-the-line entry, and a shoreline cruise past 40 landmarks from downtown.

“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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