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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!

    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.

    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!

    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.

    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....

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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

    Celia Monique W.

    Let me start by saying the main purpose of this visit was to step outside of my comfort zone--because I am terrified of heights. The staff at Skydeck Chicago were all very sweet and friendly throughout the experience. As you make your way up, you walk through a series of exhibits and fun facts about Chicago, which was a nice touch and made the wait feel more engaging. It really highlights what makes the city special. Once we reached the top, I quickly realized I had underestimated just how high the building actually is. When it was time to step out onto the ledge... I completely punked out! They tell you not to look down, but of course, your natural reaction is to do exactly that. There's a photographer ready to capture the moment when you step all the way out onto the glass, but truthfully, I couldn't make it all the way out. I gave it about 2.5 seconds of bravery before my fear kicked in! Even with my moment of panic, I'm still really glad I went. It was definitely an unforgettable experience and a fun way to challenge myself.

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    Nicole S.

    Overall experience was ok. Walk through museum was cool. The wait in line for the actual deck area was so long! Then you have to wait even longer if you're not in the express line. After the extremely long wait they started putting us in groups together (of people we didn't know) and gave us just a corner. The people they put us to share with was so upset and arguing with the woman working the glass box we were in so when we asked her to take our pics she said wait so she can continue to argue with the other customer while our 90s were just ticking away so we were rushed through our pics so they were okay but not what we wanted so it didn't feel worth the money. Super frustrating watching people get 90s for a whole area and us having to share and less then 90s then they tell us we can can get back in line but we had reservations for dinner, not sure if it was worth the money.

    We enjoyed Skydeck's Pie in the Sky experience during the Chicago Air & Water Show 2026, and it was truly unforgettable! We loved every minute of our three-course Giordano's pizza meal 99 floors above Chicago, complete with Skydeck access and, of course, The Ledge! Being at the top of the Sears Tower on a beautiful, clear Chicago day is always a win...but pairing those incredible views with a delicious meal, excellent service, and the Air & Water Show unfolding around us made the experience absolutely spectacular. Such a fun, unique way to experience Chicago. Great food, wonderful service, breathtaking views, and an amazing show...we couldn't have asked for a better afternoon! We were enjoying ourselves so much we forgot about the planes! Highly recommend!

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    Tiff H.

    Our activity while in Chicago was to check out the Sky Deck. Tickets were a bit pricey but, I would suggest trying Groupon for discounted tickets. The location is inside of building with a large food court. I was not expecting a full on museum of all of popular food, culture and celebrity natives of Chicago but, I absolutely love it. It was pretty crowded especially when we got upstairs however, the line was moving pretty quickly. We were able to take pictures and see great angles of the city. The Ledge was pretty cool. Definitely a must visit

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    Michelle A.

    I thought I came here after few years ago, but that must have been the 360. My son and I had go city passes and we took the big bus here. We didn't have reservations on time but she just added us. They had cute chicago food displays. My son and I took pictures and walked to the ledge for pictures. I did splurge and bought the $35 photos they took too. The views of Chicago from up high at 103rd floor were awesome. Highly recommend!

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    Travis P.

    I've been to many observation decks, and this one, in my opinion, isn't as impressive. It's just a short walk around one floor with nothing much besides a gift shop and the glass ledge where you can take pictures standing on the see-through glass. We finished walking around in about ten minutes. We got our tickets through the CityPASS, which gave us expedited entry (definitely worth it since the regular lines were long). Expedited entry also includes fast access to the ledge, and you can go back in line as many times as you want for photos. The regular line looked like a 1-2 hour wait--totally not worth it!

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    Ken S.

    "Do one thing every day that scares you", Baz Luhrman sang. Visiting the Skydeck checked that box. (Acrophobia is REAL!) We got there in broad daylight and stayed until it was dark. Both were sensational in different ways. We saw some amazing things, in more than one sense! Plus, visiting on 9/11 made it extra special. Chicago, we were really impressed. Never forget! Just for the record, the name should have stayed "Sears Tower".

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    Ask the Community - Skydeck

    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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    The Willis Tower is a cool spot in Chicago as it's home of the SkyDeck, the viewing spot on the 104th floor.

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    Can you turn the freaking air on? Maybe at least the fan to circulate air. If you want to watch a…read moremovie in great seats but hot stuffy air and warm and musty this is your place. I get times are tough but it makes for a miserable experience

    When we were looking for a local cinema to see Ne Zha 2 for the second time, this time with English…read moredubbing, we were happy to find Landmark at the Glen! It replaced Arclight which was in a decline. The cinema had been renovated 2 years ago. It was a Thursday afternoon, and the cinema was pretty quiet. There were big kiosks for ticket purchases, and the process was quick and easy. We got a small bag (which was not too small) for $10 plus tax, a little pricy for popcorn, but it was good. The popcorn guy was friendly, and he also doubled as the guy to collect our ticket stubs, and informed us which cinema room to go to. We were there for the preview of the movie, and we got the entire cinema #5 to the 3 of us! While the lobby and hallways of the cinema was nice and cool, this room was a little too warm. We totally understood that they would not cool down an entire room when there was no audience inside. I went to talk to the popcorn guy about the air temperature issue, and he promised to have it adjusted. As I went back to the cinema room. We could feel that cool air started to come out, and it was comfortable for the rest of the showing. The chairs were big, clean, and comfortable. Sound and picture were great. The movie itself was enjoyable just like the first time, and the English dubbing was perfect. The entire cinema was very clean. I was especially pleased with their restrooms being spotless clean. There is a bar in the lobby, and across from it was the biggest poster I've ever seen in a cinema lobby, it was a colorful digital poster of Ne Zha 2, very appropriate for such a spectacular movie. When we left the cinema after seeing the movie, there was another guy at the hallway collecting ticket stubs, and there was obviously more audience coming in. We enjoyed this cinema experience very much, and would definitely return to see other movies in the future.

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