Skydeck Chicago Admission Ticket

Overview

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

City: Chicago

Sat 21 Feb

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Starting at $44.00

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Sat 21 Feb

Starting at $44.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Video and interactive exhibits

Access to The Ledge - a glass-floored balcony perched 4.3 feet outside of Willis Tower

Skydeck Admission

Route and map

Meeting point

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Chicago
233 S Wacker Drive

Use Jackson Street entrance

Bypass the ticket booth & go directly to the ticket taker after going through security.

Tickets are non-refundable for limited/zero visibility, long wait times, early closures, or events outside of the Skydeck's control.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

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

What To Expect

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!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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BlarghBlargh

Jan 2025

A must visit if in Chicago and worth the cost. There was quite a lot of information about Chicago's history and then you were able to go to the viewing area to see Chicago in 360. The views are amazing and it was nice to do this on the first day and then walk around later to see the same buildings up close. The ledge is a bit of a gimmick and you're only given a small amount of time in there and if staged photo ops aren't your thing then it's a bit awkward. Otherwise a fantastic attraction!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you very much for visiting us and for your rating! We are glad that you enjoyed your experience at Skydeck Chicago.

Robert_Camper

Jan 2025

I went with my family to Chicago, this was on the "recommended" list I found. The Willis tower, formerly known as Sears tower, is visible from all over the city. It seems like one of those "can not miss" attractions. And the view was incredible. There is a little glass outcropping you stand in, so you can look 180 degrees, and straight down. There are regular windows on all sides of the building, so you can look out all around, but only a few "booths" where you can also look straight down. Like so many attractions today, they are "pushy" with their picture sales. You start at the ground floor, at your assigned time, and there are some displays to look at as you wait for the elevator. Then you are quickly brought up to the observation floor. You get in a line to wait for an open booth, wait was not long, but your family has "use" of that booth for up to 5 minutes (I think they said please move on after 5 minutes), it was enough time. Immediately you are told to stand against the outside wall and look up, flash, a camera takes your picture. And of course when you get back to the ground floor, your photos are printed and ready for you to buy. From an environmental standpoint, I really wish that they had your picture on a screen and you could say "yes or no" rather than putting out the printed pictures in front of you to buy, or throw out. And after the cost of tickets, cost of parking (or public transportation) to get there, pictures are just one more expense. So certainly is a great attraction, should be on your "must do" list when you visit Chicago, they just lost one star for the "pushiness" of shoving printed pictures at you as soon as you get back to the ground level.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you very much for visiting Skydeck Chicago. We are glad you found the Skydeck to be a must do and that you enjoyed your experience. We encourage you to share your photos with us on Instagram and on our Facebook page! We appreciate your kind review.

eliassix

Jan 2025

We had a great time visiting the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) in downtown Chicago. As the highest observation deck in the city, it offers breathtaking views in all four directions. Thanks to our Chicago CityPass, we enjoyed expedited entry, which was a huge plus since both the ground-level line and the wait for The Ledge seemed quite long. While The Ledge is considered the highlight, we found ourselves more captivated by the experience of watching the city transition from daylight to the beautifully illuminated nighttime skyline. The 90-second limit per group on The Ledge felt a bit rushed, though still thrilling and absolutely worth doing, a more relaxed attitude really lets you soak in the views. If you're debating between the Willis Tower and the John Hancock 360 Skydeck, we've visited both and found them equally impressive. Both offer a 360 degrees view over the city so you can’t really go wrong with either. If you’re using the CityPass, we’d recommend sticking with the Willis Tower, as visiting both observation decks might not be necessary unless you have extra time to spare (the John Hancock center is also included in the CityPass, but as an optional activity as opposed to the Willis Tower which is non-optional).

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views our observation deck provides. Your thoughtful reflections on the features and experiences are greatly appreciated. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future to explore even more of what our venue has to offer.