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Skydeck Chicago in Chicago, IL

Willis Tower 103rd Floor • Chicago, IL 60606

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Located on the 103rd floor of the former Sears Tower, Skydeck Chicago offers a unique way to see The Windy City and beyond from a jaw-dropping 1,353 feet in the air. Open 365 days a year, this exciting attraction also offers museum-quality exhibits, a fascinating theater presentation and more. Guests can step out on The Ledge’s glass boxes, which extend about 4.3 feet from the Skydeck.

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Open all year long.
Blackout dates apply to attraction admission.
See 4 states, 50 miles, and a 360-degree view from 1,353 feet in the air.
Located on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower.

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No trip to Chicago is complete without a visit to The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago! Enjoy 360-degree views spanning up to 50 miles and 4 states and our most spectacular view—1,353 feet straight down! "Dare to Stand Out" on The Ledge—glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside the building provide a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience!

The Skydeck experience is all new from the ground up. Discover the best of Chicago as you make your way up to the 103rd floor. New museum-quality exhibits and interactive technology highlight the iconic tower and celebrate Chicago’s rich history and culture through captivating visuals. Your trip to Skydeck Chicago will be an unforgettable experience!

Capacity may be restricted and subject to availability. Skydeck Chicago will not issue refunds for low visibility, long wait times, and/or circumstances outside their control. Hours are subject to change without notice.

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Niharika Pasumarthy

Pleasanton, CA

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Skydeck chicago"

November 2019

Overall a decent experience, we got lucky as we went right around closing time, if you are less than a group of three you get only 60 seconds to get your pictures which is highly impossible to get all the pictures you want, we went again in the line to get more pictures, as it it already 9:00pm and it wasn’t crowded we had a full ledge for free so we got extra tickets

Tip: Try to get around the closing time or right after they open if you want good pictures

Volodymyr Baiovskyi

Chicago, IL

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Great attraction"

September 2019

Great place to visit. Nice view.
Just in weekend long line, we waited about 2 hours.

Tip: long line

Kristin Waldby

Williamsville, NY

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Great experience!"

August 2019

We arrived shortly after they opened on a Friday and did not have to spend much time waiting in line. If you buy your voucher online you are able to bypass the line to buy to pick up your tickets. The views from the top were spectacular and it was nice that they had a gift shop on top and on the main level. The wait for the ledge was a little longer and you only get a short amount of time to enjoy the view, but the staff is friendly, helpful, and ready to take photos for you!

Tip: Get there early to avoid a long wait to get to the top and to the ledge.

Abhay Manjeshwar

Morrisville, NC

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Amazing Experience"

August 2019

Tripster website was simple and quick booking. Loved the experience at Skydeck Chicago, beautiful view and we went twice on the ledge to have the best pictures, different poses with only 60seconds on the ledge for each family.
I would definitely recommend Skydeck Chicago as part of the Chicago trip. Enjoy guys

Tip: Sky ledge - 60-90 seconds, but u can get into queue again and get your kind of pictures.

Zhazira Myrzakhanova

Brooklyn, NY

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"SkyDeck chicago"

August 2019

This is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. the view from above is absolutely stunning. You can get a 360-degree view of the entire city and even some of the outskirts. And best of all, there is a glass box that suspends from the tower into the middle of nowhere. You can stand on the glass box appreciating mankind's ability to defy laws of gravitation. You will remember this trip forever till your last breath.

Tip: Long line

Miguel Guajardo

Copperas Cove , TX

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Great view of Chicago"

August 2019

Excellent views from the top of the Willis Tower. It had been about thirty years since I last visited Chicago and I made sure to take my daughter to see the beautiful views from the 103rd floor of the Willis (old Sears) Tower. We did visit on the weekend of Lollapalooza so it was very packed. We spent about three hours total in order to get to the top. But it was well worth it. Recommend this and you won't regret it. Hope you enjoy it. Thanks to Tripster for the discounts.

Tip: Make sure that you download your tickets on your phone prior to getting to the Willis tower. Internet connection and the Wifi there is very unpredictable.

Tabatha Howe

Palm Coast, FL

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Amazing view!"

August 2019

Awesome experience! Amazing views! The line was about 20 minutes down stairs and another wait of 20 minutes or so for the ledge so plan for 1 hour to 1.5 hours for your visit. This is totally worth the wait. The view at night is supposed to be wonderful as well.

Tip: Save a few dollars by purchasing on a third party site.

Angelique Sanches

1 Review

Verified Traveler

"Must seen"

July 2019

Really beautiful spot to see the entire city on a really new and beautiful way. Thanks Tripster for the 5$ reduce.

Tip: 30 min wait to get on the top

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svobo036

Minneapolis, Minnesota

"Worth experiencing, but doubtful I would go back"

Reviewed March 29, 2020 NEW

My girlfriend and I were in Chicago for a weekend. She had never been there before, so I definitely wanted to show her what Chicago looked like from up high. I had been to the John Hancock tower before, but the Willis Tower was new for me. It was Sunday morning when we went. We only waited in line for about 30 minutes. They do a nice job of having things you can see, read, and engage with while you're in line. It was a fun elevator ride all the way to the top too. When we got up there, we were surprised how many people were up there! It seemed quiet on the way up there, but lots of people were up top. There were many places up top where you could get a view of the city. The best part was going out into the clear overhang. We waited in line for about 15 minutes to get there. I have to admit, it was freaky! Looking all the way down and not seeing anything below your feet was pretty wild. We spent about 20 minutes up there and then took off. I don't think we would do it again, but we were glad we did it.

willisrljr

Rock Hill, South Carolina

"Willis Tower Skydeck"

Reviewed March 17, 2020 NEW

Visiting the Skydeck was very impressive. Upon entry, the girl at the admission counter warned us about poor visibility, but we purchased tickets and went up anyway. The view cleared up and was amazing. From the 103rd floor you can see the entire city of Chicago. It was well worth the $26 admission fee.

Tim C

Osprey, Florida

"saw the top and not much wait"

Reviewed March 17, 2020 NEW

Great visit and recommend pre purchase tickets beautiful views of all of Chicago and they also take your picture and try to sell it to you at the end funtime

barnaclemark

Bristol, United Kingdom

"A great experience. The views impressive, "The Ledge" is a unique thrill for the brave."

Reviewed March 15, 2020 NEW

Allow plenty of time for this experience. It is more engaging and impressive than you might think and there was no time limit on the visit when we went. I recommend going at dusk. We were there about twenty minutes before sunset so we had the daytime views and the experience of being out on the glass "Ledge" while you could see clear to the ground and then we saw the sunset and the lights coming on all around as darkness fell. Magical.

planner2016

Chicago, Illinois

"Great view - Timely wait"

Reviewed March 14, 2020 NEW

As best as they try, it takes time to enjoy the beautiful views from the skydeck. Recommend going very early and avoid all together if its very cloudy or foggy. It's higher than you think and you won't see anything.

Skydeck Chicago is located at Willis Tower 103rd Floor • Chicago, IL 60606

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When is the last entry?
Last entry is 30 minutes prior to close.

What is the Ledge?
The Ledge is a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower.

Is the Skydeck accessible to the disabled?
Yes, it is. Ramps make wheelchair access easy and the elevators can easily accommodate wheelchairs and scooters.

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