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Skydeck Chicago Admission: Unbeatable City Views Experience
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1,349 Ratings
Chicago
Experience unbeatable city views from the Skydeck Chicago, located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower. Enjoy interactive exhibits, a glass balcony, and a brand new 45,000 sq ft museum. Get mobile tickets for easy entry!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower - Marvel at Chicago from an unparalleled viewpoint during this exciting Skydeck experience. Located in Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower, the Skydeck offers spectacular sweeping vistas of Chicago and beyond from the 103rd floor. Walk out onto the Ledge, a glass box-like balcony that extends 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) from the building, and experience an unconventional view-straight-down! Admire the lofty views of top Chicago attractions from a breathtaking height of 1,353 feet (412.4 meters). On a clear day, you can see up to 50 miles (80.5 km) out! It’s also the perfect vantage point for great sunset and twinkling nightscape views. Bring your camera or treat yourself to a professional photo available at the gift shop.
Enjoy our new multi million dollar expansion with our new Chicago Experience. Prior to taking the elevator ride to the 103rd floor, enjoy a 45K sq. ft. museum that encompasses a little history, architecture, part children’s and instagrammable museum. Great for all ages!
What's Included
- Interactive exhibits and engaging video presentations
- Hearing-assistance receivers for video accessibility
- Access to the iconic Skydeck
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photographs
Additional Information
Experience the breathtaking city views from Chicago’s pinnacle, the Skydeck. Situated on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower, previously known as Sears Tower – the world’s third tallest building – the Skydeck provides spectacular panoramic views and is packed with interactive displays. To enhance your thrilling Chicago excursion, visit the Ledge, a glass balcony with unparalleled views of Chicago’s prime attractions such as Wrigley Field and the Navy Pier.
We’ve introduced a brand new Chicago Experience, which begins by the ticket office before you take the elevator ride to the 103rd floor. This is a 45,000 sq ft. modern museum. The New Experience is a blend of Chicago’s history, architectural tour, selfie museum and children’s museum. It’s a fun and interactive experience for everyone. Enjoy a ride on our ‘L’ Train, see our infinite pizza bed, take pictures atop the Willis Tower and much more! It’s the ultimate way to experience Chicago in one place.
With our mobile tickets, just scan your phone for straight-forward entry into the SkyDeck
- Wheelchair, scooter and stroller accessible
- Tickets are non-refundable for limited/zero visibility, long wait times, early closures, or events outside of the Skydeck’s control
- Download the Skydeck mobile app and get a free viewfinder you can use to point out the most notable sites in Chicago. It’s like having your own personal tour guide! Available in English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin
Location
Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower
233 S Wacker Drive, entrance on Jackson Blvd (south side of building)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.2
(1349 Ratings)
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Florencewoods
Jun 3, 2024
A nice Sunday morning outing! - I had not been here since high school, so it was great going with my granddaughters this time around. This was their first time here.
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William_j
May 31, 2024
Great - Great views annoying review. I would love to use your service again but the reviews are cause me pause.
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H8868zjemilyh
May 31, 2024
Best view of the city - There's a history of Chicago on the lower floor. The view it awesome. You get 90 seconds in the Skywalk. Lines weren’t long once you get to the top
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Joaquin_g
May 30, 2024
Leaving Chicago in style - We thought it was just goin up and the down but were pleasantly surprised to find it was a whole experience, lots of history and cool displays.
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Explore12598
May 29, 2024
Yes, By all means - Do It - On a short Mother- Daughter (Young Adult) trip to Chicago for Memorial Day week-end – a city we had never visited, included a must see visit to the Willis Sky Deck. It was just before it began to rain heavily that Sunday – however we arrived early and there we no lines, so we were able to leisurely view the exhibits – which were interesting, informative, engaging and interactive ( I loved the simulated subway (the L)) - good for a lot of picture taking and the guides and assistants are generous to take pictures and give information - we were early so visiting moved well but it started to pick up with more people- we finally get to the deck and the views are breathtaking = and then on to the Overview Deck which is very organized - the assistant places you in a Kiosk where s/he takes a professional picture and the leaves you for a timed 90 seconds to take your personal pictures- the entire visit takes about one and one-half hours to two hours – the gift shops are nice and this tower was one of the highlights of the Chicago trip – not to be missed and I highly recommend.
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Jeanclaude_b
May 28, 2024
Nice Time in Chicago. - Thanks. To do again. No waiting with booking. Pleasant with souvenir photo. nice day. impressive view of the city.
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Pankaj_s
May 26, 2024
superb - Wonderful experience.i would recommend to my friends and relatives.Sunset cruise could not see sunset only regret .
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Ashishbho
Jun 4, 2024
Mixed Impressions at Skydeck Chicago - I recently visited Skydeck Chicago for the third time in the past decade. While the attraction itself remains impressive, my recent visit left me with mixed feelings.
Positives:
Entrance Experience: The new entrance from the -2 floor was a pleasant surprise. It added freshness to the overall journey.
Engaging Exhibits: The exhibits along the way, from the ticket counter to the elevator, reintroduced me to Chicago’s rich history and neighborhoods.
Areas for Improvement:
The Ledge Staff: Unfortunately, the staff at The Ledge (glass-floor observation box) fell short. Their rudeness and lack of assistance impacted my experience.
Limited Photo Opportunities: The 90-second time limit for photos was frustrating, especially when the modeled pictures displayed on screens set high expectations. Actual patrons don’t get the chance for those iconic clicks due to the time constraint. Rejoining the line for another 90-minute slot isn’t always feasible.
In summary, while Skydeck Chicago offers breathtaking views, addressing staff behavior and enhancing photo opportunities would significantly improve the overall experience.
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Donih
May 29, 2024
Long lines, not worth the wait and $$ - We purchased tickets at the kiosk for an 8:30 appointment for the sky deck. It was my misunderstanding that there was not a bar up there, so that is on me. However, we waited in lines like Disney World until after 9:30 as they routed us back and forth through the “museum” of sorts they called it. I think perhaps we should have gotten expedited tickets to avoid some of this, but it cost $144 for 3 of us to go to the sky deck. After spending over an hour in line, we reached the top where they said it would be another 45 minutes to actually get out on the sky deck. We had been in line so long and were so over it by then, we just looked out the windows and looked at the view of the city which was pretty but definitely not worth the cost to just see it out the windows with what seemed like a hundred other people vying for a spot to see out the window. It was absolutely horrible. We did not wait. If the view wasn’t somewhat pretty, I would have given this one star. Save your money. Take a architectural boat ride instead and get a great view of the city from the water.
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Gerald_h
May 31, 2024
Very disappointed - Skydeck did not have our tickets and you provided no bar code. They eventually found the tickets but very frustrating experience. Will not use Viator again. Will book directly with website.
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