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Skydeck Chicago Reviews, Awards, and More

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Willis Tower’s dazzling height is even more breathtaking when experienced from the 103rd-floor windows of the Skydeck observatory and the Ledge, which extends more than four feet from the side of the building, allowing visitors the opportunity to walk out among the clouds at 1,353 feet above the street.

Skydeck offers an unforgettable view of the Windy City from 1,353 feet in the air, but you shouldn’t just take our word for it: Skydeck Chicago’s reviews attest to the unforgettable nature of the experience. Just take a look at what our visitors have said and some of the accolades the experience has earned, then buy your own ticket or contact us with any questions.

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Kel 2 weeks ago

Absolutely recommend, I say this because you are so high up you can see the whole city; we went during the day but I heard it’s beautiful at night as well. If you don’t like heights I wouldn’t recommend. Also when you get to the top level they time you on how long you have to stand on the ledge, look around, take pictures etc so it gives others time to do the same. You will do a walk through of a museum before you go on an elevator to the top floor then there is a gift shop when you reach the end.

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Oliver Amon 2 weeks ago

I preferred Skydeck in comparison to 360 degrees because of the ledge. Really cool experience where you stand in a complete transparent box and can look down to the street. Nice view to all sites of the city. With 35$+ and more, taken pictures are also here completely overpriced.

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Ashley S 3 weeks ago

I purchased my ticket in advanced and they let everyone in based on the ticket time. You don’t necessarily need the expedite line as everything flowed fairly quickly in the regular line. You enter through a security check and they’ll take a quick photo before you head towards the attractions to view while you’re making your way up. The elevator up is very fast and you reach the top in no time! There are multiple view points to take pictures/videos before going to the ledge. Once there, it’s an amazing view (and feeling)! You get 9 minutes, a few photos are taken, and the rest is on you! They have a gift shop to purchase items from (and your pictures) once you leave. Definitely a must stop when you’re in town!

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ananya roy 3 weeks ago

Had an amazing experience. It was worth it! Although wished they extend the time of experiencing the ledge a little more. 90 seconds is too less🙁. One advice would be..do check the weather before buying tickets, cloudy weather view isn’t that great.

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Kurt Kaufman 1 month ago

Skydeck Chicago was one of the highlights of our trip. The views from the top are absolutely breathtaking. You can see the entire city, the lake, and even beyond on a clear day. The building itself is spotless and well-managed, with smooth operations that made the whole experience enjoyable from start to finish. The glass ledge was terrifying in the best way. Stepping out onto it took serious nerve, but it’s something everyone should try at least once. It’s a unique, unforgettable way to see the city!

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Danielle Sydnor 1 month ago

Wow! Great experience — we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
We especially loved exploring the museum before heading up to the top deck. The exhibits included popular historic landmarks and famous figures from Chicago, which really added to the experience.

The top deck offered stunning views of the skyline, and it was a highlight of our visit. Access to The Ledge required an additional wait, but it was well organized — each group was allowed 90 seconds to enjoy and take photos once it was their turn. Definitely worth the wait!

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Usman Farooq 2 months ago

Beautiful view of Chicago Skyline 🤩

Willis Tower Observatory deck was stunning. I definitely recommend you visit. I visited 2 months ago, and it was incredible.

Recommend you visiting during sunset time, as view would be better. The time I was there was from 6:30 onwards. Sunset was towards 8:30 so it was tough to see.

Overall, very beautiful. Definitely recommend you to visit!

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Zainab Fareed 2 months ago

Amazing views from the 103rd floor! Standing on The Ledge is thrilling and a must-do in Chicago. You can see the city skyline, Lake Michigan, and even parts of nearby states on a clear day. The experience is incredible, but do expect crowds and a bit of waiting. It’s a bit pricey, and time on the glass ledge is very limited—but still worth it for the breathtaking view and photos!

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Tanner Cassidy 2 months ago

Very touristy and always busy, but still a blast. You can soend as much time as you want up there, and the ledge is fun and makes for great pictures. I would recommend NOT buying tickets in advance, since you want to go up when the sky is clear for the best experience.

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