Open 365 Days A Year
Hours
March – September
Sunday – Friday 9:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday 8:30am – 10:00pm
October – February
Sunday – Friday 9:00am – 8:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 9:00pm
Holiday Hours:
Thursday 12-26 to Sunday 12-29 8:30am – 10:00pm
Monday 12-30 to Thursday 1-2 8:30am – 8:00pm
Friday 1-3 to Sunday 1-5 8:30am – 10:00pm
* Last entry 30 minutes prior to close
Location
Willis Tower | 103rd Floor
233 S. Wacker Dr.
Chicago, IL 60606
Enter Skydeck on Jackson Boulevard
(south side of Willis Tower)
Ticket Pricing
Buy TicketsGeneral Admission
Some people climb mountains for the greatest views. At Skydeck, you can smoothly rocket to the top of Willis Tower at 24 feet per second, climbing 1,353 feet in one minute flat. Take in panoramic vistas of the iconic skyline, Lake Michigan and up to four states – Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin and Illinois. Snap some selfies at the window featured in the Skydeck scene from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and make memories to last a lifetime. General admission prices include:
- Skydeck’s new multi-million dollar Chicago museum
- Spectacular views from the United States’ highest observation deck
- The Ledge, 1.5 inch glass floor balconies jutting four feet outside of Willis Tower!
General Admission
Adults (Ages 12+) – Starting at $32
Youth (Ages 3-11) – Starting at $22
Child (Under 3) – Free
Buy TicketsExpedited Entry
Expedited Entry tickets allow you to choose the time slot for your visit in advance and go directly to the up elevator via an express route and also a dedicated VIP lane at The Ledge.
Guided Street to Sky Tour
Experience the best of Chicago with a 90-minute, VIP guided tour! Our friendly guides will share Chicago’s amazing history, unique personality, vibrant neighborhoods, and sites of Chicago as you tour Skydeck’s all new, multimillion-dollar museum and 103rd floor observation deck. Add in VIP access to The Ledge and this is the quintessential Chicago experience!
- Guided tour through Chicago’s newest and best museum and the
- United States’ highest observation deck
- Expedited access to The Ledge
- Expedited access to the up and down elevator
- Keepsake Ledge photo (print and digital)
Guided Street to Sky Tour
Availability – Fridays & Saturdays
Times – 10am – 2pm
Price – $65
Golden Hour Package with Kindling
Watch the sunset over the Midwest horizon from the top of the highest observation deck in the United States at Skydeck, then end your evening with Kindling’s Winter Sangria cocktail for a finale worth raising a glass to.
- Expedited access through Chicago’s newest and best museum and the
- United States’ highest observation deck
- Expedited access to The Ledge
- Expedited access to the up elevator
- Keepsake Ledge photo (print)
- Kindling’s Winter Sangria
Golden Hour Package with Kindling
Availability – Monday – Friday
Times – 4:30pm – 7:00pm
Price – $65
Saturday Lunch Package with Kindling
Join us for lunch and a view! Skip the hassle of figuring out when and where to go to lunch after visiting one of Chicago’s most thrilling attractions, Skydeck, the thrilling observatory atop the iconic Willis Tower. Enjoy a prix fixe lunch after experiencing the views from the 103rd floor. Choose from our Not A Smash Burger, Hearth Bowl and more to complete your Downtown Chicago experience.
- General Admission access through Chicago’s and best museum and the United States’ highest observation deck
- Access to The Ledge
Saturday Lunch Package with Kindling
Availability – Saturdays
Times – 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am (lunch will be available after your visit at Kindling in the Willis Tower.)
Adult Price – $60
Youth Price – $45
CityPASS
Hoping to make the most of your time in Chicago? Access Skydeck with CityPASS to save time and money on your visit.
With CityPASS, you can visit five of Chicago’s most iconic attractions at your own pace, over a nine-day period. Your CityPASS ticket includes:
- Expedited Entry to Skydeck
- Admission to the Shedd Aquarium
- Admission to the Field Museum
In addition to these three visits, CityPASS includes admission to any two of the following:
- The Art Institute of Chicago
- The Museum of Science and Industry
- 360 CHICAGO Observation Deck
If you have a CityPass, be advised that advanced tickets are strongly recommended, as Skydeck has implemented timed ticketing. Also, note that Ledge visit times for parties of 3 or less have a maximum time limit of 60 seconds. For parties of 4 or more, time limits extend to 90 seconds.
CityPASS for Adults (Ages 12+) – $139 ($269 value)
CityPASS for Youth (Ages 3-11) – $109.00 ($221 value)
Advance Discounted Parking
Book ahead of time for discount parking
Open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week
InterPark
211 W. Adams
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 782-5570
Directly across the street from Willis Tower.
Purchase Discounted ParkingSkydeck Photo Tips
We have the best Instagram photo opportunities!
Take A Step on the Ledge...
Turn off your flash or use the backlight function when taking skyline/view photos.
Group Visits
Please contact us for reduced admission for groups of 20 or more. We want to ensure your corporate outing or school field trip is exhilarating, affordable, and memorable. Let us help make it a day to remember!
Plan Group Visits
For Families
Please contact us for reduced admission for groups of 20 or more. We want to ensure your corporate outing or school field trip is exhilarating, affordable, and memorable. Let us help make it a day to remember!
Plan Family Visits
Personalize Your Visit
Contact us to personalize your visit from a personalized message on our Welcome wall, birthday button, or special engagement requests. Other requests? Contact us at sales@theskydeck.com.
Personalize Your Visit
Dining Options
Catalog, a brand-new culinary emporium just stops from Skydeck. Offers over ten of Chicago’s best dining, including Kindling with James Beard Award winning Chef Jonathon Sawyer and Tortazo with James Beard Award winning Chef Rick Bayless.
View Dining OptionsPlanning FAQs
Skydeck is completely accessible and ADA compliant. Ramps and elevators in the facility make access easy for strollers, scooters, and wheelchairs. The Ledge is also accessible by these means, giving everyone a chance to enjoy the view!
Other accessibility features at Skydeck include:
- We offer complimentary wheelchairs on a first-come, first-served basis for those who need them. Send your visit date and time to sales@theskydeck.com if you would like to reserve a wheelchair.
- Skydeck is not only ADA compliant, but also Sensory Compliant. Our exhibits feature four sensory bypass doors, so you can pick and choose what to experience.
- Sensory kits are available onsite.
- A quiet room is available. Please see a Skydeck team member for access.
Please reach out to us at sales@theskydeck.com if we can assist you further with your visit.