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Skydeck Chicago

3.5 (966 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Irene M.

103 floors high... What a ride literally as we went up to the Skydeck in the Willis Tower and let me tell you it was SO much fun. What was once just an area where you can see all of Chicago is stunning though as a newbie I don't know what I'm looking at regardless of the maps and information it's a stunning view regardless but it's just a few for me personally. Then you move on to The Ledge as you creep on out four feet from the building's edge this is where the Expedited entry is absolutely worth it especially if you're on a time constraint because if you want pictures on the ledge the give you two minutes for any selfied you'd like to take and once it's up you move on and are able to take as many as you like but the general line is pretty long so you're able to get into the expedited line which is separate and very fast. We too various multiple shots and you must have the postcard to take the selfies and can purchase the pics they take once you leave but selfies here isn't so hard but the two minutes do go very fast so grab your pose and get out on the ledge. Thank you!

John L.

Very cool experience. We went first thing on a Monday morning and there was barely anyone in line. We didn't have expedited tickets so we had to walk through some rooms that showed iconic Chicago info and history. The elevator rides were so quick. When you're finally up top the views are amazing. Take the time to check out each side. I'll admit we didn't spend as much time looking at the info/facts/data areas. My son and I just stared out and commented on what we saw. Grabbed a pic in the Ferris Bueller window, looked for Wrigley Field, pointed out a lot of the buildings we saw on the River Cruise, the lake and just marveled at how far you could see. The Ledge was fun, no lines and no rush that early. We took pics looking down, around and jumping. A friend who came with us couldn't pull himself together to get in there with us. He was afraid to fall. When I was a kid the Sears Tower was it..... Tallest building in the world, now it's 26th! When we were finally back down on the street we looked up at the ledge windows and were in awe. So tiny and we went so far up. If you aren't concerned about night views or time to visit, don't worry about expedited tickets, just wake up early and go first thing! 100% worth it and a must do in Chicago.

Kathleen D.

[Yelp Review #3,000! Wooo.] I had such a ball at Skydeck. I purchased the CityPass, which came with expedited entry. We visited on Labor Day and purposefully chose the 8:30 AM timeslot (special hours that day) to be first in, as I assumed that the crowds would be extreme. Thanks to the CityPass, my boyfriend and I were the FIRST guests upstairs. Incredible. This allowed us to have a little extra time in the Ledge for pictures (no one ushered us along). Everything about Skydeck was just super cool. Other reviewers here have already done the honors of providing the specific building stats, so I'll spare y'all, but I will say: this is a must when visiting Chicago! You can't beat the views.

Terry K.

#Chicago #flyforfun #friends #yelpfriends So, we did all the touristy things and the Skydeck was one of stops. Located in the Willis Tower (formerly Sear Tower) you will find Skydeck. Take the escalator DOWN a few levels to get to the ticket agent. Here is my tip: Pay an extra $20 for the Expedited Line. Why? You won't be wasting your time, standing in line to take the elevator up 100+ floors. (the wait can turn into many minutes if not an hour...) Couple that with your wait when you get up the 100+ floors. The line you wait in for your photo op is an Expedited Line as well. You are given 2 minutes to take your pictures. With an Expedited Line Ticket you can return to the entry line and go back in for more pics.... A once in a life time journey for me but what a fantastic panoramic view from north to the south to the east and then to the west. A fantastic way to view Chicago and get your bearings for the rest of your visit. When you get back down to ground level; there are eateries in the Willis located on the street level.

Greg O.

A bit pricey, $46 per person, and some lines but the view was worth it. There's some history and other displays in the lower level before going up. The elevator was amazingly fast. Did 103 floors faster than the one where I work does 20.

Rose C.

Skydeck Chicago was amazing! I went for my scheduled 2 PM visit and was actually surprised that it wasn't too crazy busy. Once you check in, you go through a museum-like walkthrough that covers Chicago's history as well as the history of the Sears/Willis Tower. There are also plenty of opportunities to stop and take pictures along the way. Once you reach the end of the walkthrough, you head up 103 floors to the Skydeck. As soon as I walked in, I was honestly blown away. Even though the building was once the tallest in the world, it's still such an incredible experience to see the entire city of Chicago from that high up. The skyline is absolutely breathtaking, and you can even see Lake Michigan from the top. It also wasn't too crowded when I went, which made the experience even better. I was able to do the Ledge as well, where you can step out onto the glass and take pictures and videos. You get up to 90 seconds when it's your turn, and you can get back in line if you want to go again. Everything was exactly as described, and I'm so glad I got to visit again for the second time as an adult. I also got my ticket through CityPASS Chicago, and the whole process was super smooth with no hiccups. Definitely one of the highlights of my Chicago trip and a place I'd recommend checking out, especially if it's your first time in the city!

Crystal H.

We started our Chicago adventures by visiting the sky deck and Willis Tower. We had a great time learning about the history of Chicago. We purchased city pass tickets since we were visiting for a couple of days and chose the sky deck as one of our activities. They recommend making a reservation through the app so you can book the time you'd like to visit. Once we were in we went through the experience where we got to see exhibits and take fun pictures throughout. From there we took the elevator to the 103 floor to see the sky deck. The views of the city are super beautiful and of course we have to get our fun photos from the ledge!

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Kristine L.

Skydeck Chicago is one of those attractions that absolutely lives up to the hype. Whether it's your first time in Chicago or your tenth, seeing the city from 103 stories up is an unforgettable experience. The views are breathtaking, and stepping onto The Ledge is both terrifying and exhilarating. Standing on a glass floor 1,353 feet above the streets of Chicago definitely gets your heart racing! On a clear day, you can see four different states, which makes you realize just how incredible the view really is. I also loved that the experience begins long before you reach the top. There are interactive exhibits and fun facts about Chicago and Willis Tower that make the wait enjoyable and help build the anticipation. Fun fact: The glass boxes of The Ledge extend 4.3 feet outside the building and are made of multiple layers of laminated glass strong enough to hold up to 10,000 pounds. Knowing that didn't completely calm my nerves, but it certainly helped! If you're visiting Chicago, Skydeck is a must-do. The combination of stunning views, fascinating history, and an adrenaline rush makes it well worth the visit. Five stars without hesitation!

Wendy F.

Really cool experience and things to visit/read while you're on the way up. You start by going through the bottom floor and there's a ton photo opportunities and history about Chicago and the Willis tower. There's information about different Chicago foods including the deep dish pizzas, Chicago style dogs, jabiritos, and more! Once you get through the bottom floor, you take an elevator up all the way to the sky deck. The elevator travels at 18mph! And it takes really quick time to travel up. But during the way up, there's a ton of information that's played in a video. You can feel your ears popping as you change altitude. Thought it was really cool to experience. Once you reach the top (103 floors) , you can look at all 4 sides of the view and it's stunning! Once you're ready to go into the glass floor, staff take two groups at a time for efficiency for each window. They will take photos for you with the company camera, and then will allow you 90 seconds for your own pictures and photos. That's how the line keeps moving without anyone taking too long. After you're finished you can hop back into line for the elevator down. I thought this was well worth it. The photos and the views and efficiency was well executed. Definitely recommend!

Elizabeth S.

We went to the Willis Tower and decide to do the sky deck lift. We purchased the expedite time to do the the activity. It was no weight and where we were able to do the sky deck view in 90 seconds. The Experience was amazing seeing on the glass the city view of Chicago. Plus the beautiful architectural building that made Chicago nice and well sought City to explore in the US . Admission fee for us was $69 due that it was expedite no wait no line it is worth it. Make sure once you're in Chicago try this sky deck experience.

Alex A.

Fun experience, however at a "high" cost as well. Like $55 per person--HINT, get the Groupon for $28!!!!! It's more that then staring down 103 floors from a glass floor. On the way there, it is a brief history of the building and what chicago has to offer like food, the Obama, sports teams..., which is very well done and great photo ops. Also, things are well organized. Each group gets 90 secs of taking all the photos from the glass floor--which is nicely monitored and you can always get in line again for a 2nd or even 3rd round! They also do take photos for you at 2 different spots, however at $40 = no thanks. Would def recommend, however get the tix thru Groupon to make ot more affordable....

Scott L.

I really wanted to stand on a ledge of glass in a window box over 100 stories over Chicago. I have to say, once I got there it was a little nerve-wracking! They give you 90 seconds to the "ledge" but you can rejoin the queue and do it over and over. We had the City pass which gives you an expedited line for the ledge experience. There was smoke in the air from Canadian wildfires but I thought it just added to the experience.

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Saira M.

It was really nice seeing some of Chicago history before going up to the sky deck! The elevator took us up super fast and we had a blast taking pics and being able to see the entire city!! It was worth it to me and we made great memories! There is soo much to do at the Willis tower you can easy spend a whole day there

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Ask the Community - Skydeck Chicago

Can you make dinner reservations here?

Only if you want to eat Doritos - there are no dining options on the Skydeck.

What is the best(cheapest) parking near Willis Tower?

There are parking garage 's down there but it's best to catch the bus it lets you off right in front

Has anyone ordered Skydeck general admission off of Tiqets site? It's asking for us to pick a time to visit, will we still wait in line?

Yes, you will. I went this past weekend, and asked two different workers to confirm but you still have to wait in the general admission line even if you prepurchase a time slot. Hope this helps!

How bad are the wait times first thing in the morning on a Sunday?

It was about 30 mins if you get there right away. People always get there and wait in line before the restaurant even opens. I recommend a reservation for guaranteed seating!

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“What a ride literally as we went up to the Skydeck in the Willis Tower and let me tell you it was SO much fun.”

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