Skydeck - Willis Tower Admission
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Gaze upon the city sights from the pinnacle of Chicago, the Skydeck. Located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, formerly Sears Tower -- the third-tallest building in the world -- the Skydeck offers spectacular sweeping views and is full of interactive exhibits. To complete your exciting Chicago experience, head to the Ledge, a glass balcony showcasing unbeatable views of Chicago’s top attractions like Wrigley Field and the Navy Pier. We added a brand new Chicago Experience that you start with by the box office prior taking the elevator trip to the 103rd floor. It is a 45,000 sq ft. museum of today. The New Experience is part Chicago History, part Architecural tour, part Selfie Museum and part Children's Museum. This is fun and interactive for all ages. Ride our "L" Train, see our infinity pizza bed, take pictures ontop of Willis Tower and so much more! This is the best way to see Chicago in one setting. With mobile tickets, simply scan your phone for direct entry into the SkyDeck
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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!
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(1,855)
Overall, the experience was great. It was a really short wait time from getting to the building to getting in the elevator to go up. There is a nice entryway with exhibits about Chicago, the food, the transit, the architecture, and some photo opportunities before you even get to the elevator. It also helps space out the crowd so the elevator line doesn’t get as long. The elevator ride is pretty quick and once you get up to the top floor, the spaced out ticket times help so that the upstairs area isn't too crowded. There is of course the glass ledge that you can stand on as well, which they take a watermarked photo for you, but then you get 90 seconds on your own to take your own photos as well which sometimes staff will even help you with. Admission was a little high, but it was $54 a person with the service fee. All in all, definitely worth stopping by!
Great experience and purchasing tickets was extremely easy through viator. Best way to save money and get tickets in advance.
Long lines herded through like cattle. Expensive tickets to ride an elevator to the top. Pushy salespeople trying to sell you pictures. This is a touristy thing and so many better ways to spend your time in Chicago.
Views will take your breath away! My heart was pounding! Crowd was managable on a Sunday morning plus the sky was clear! The entire experience actually includes a chicago history museum walk through prior to taking the elevator up. Your ticket includes the extra glass ledge viewing experience!
I have been to a few sky towers across the world this one is good Great history and photo ops before going up the tower which was a nice touch
It is impressive to be there; it is an experience that I do not recommend skipping. This is my second time here in the same year, and I will return in two months to bring my children. Thank you for the experience!!!
Incredible view from the Skydeck. This really is a must see. There’s an informative tour before you ascend, telling/showing you all about Chicago’s history and claims to fame. It’s interesting but I think we may have rushed through it a little because we were so eager to get to the top. If you can be patient and spend time at the beginning, do so, because once you’re up on the skydeck itself there’s no information or tour guide at all. There’s a little overpriced gift shop but that’s it. Overall, really glad we did this experience, I don’t regret it at all but it is very expensive!!!
Very cool and informative museum of the history of Chicago that you get to experience before going to the top of the building. Great view of the entire city.
Incredible experience!! Something you must do if you visit the city of Chicago. It is totally worth it.
I absolutely loved the skydeck and the view of the city. I highly enjoyed all of Chicago! It was my first time and I can see why it is a favorite city
Thank you very much for visiting us and for your review! We are so happy to hear that your experience at Skydeck Chicago was excellent.
