Chicago Observation Deck Tickets — Skydeck, 360 Chicago & More Compared
Chicago has two world-class observation decks plus a giant wheel and a flying-theater ride — the choice is Skydeck's glass Ledge, 360 Chicago's TILT, or a different kind of high view.
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Observation Decks: what to know before booking
Chicago has two world-class observation decks plus a giant wheel and a flying-theater ride — the choice is Skydeck's glass Ledge, 360 Chicago's TILT, or a different kind of high view.
- Availability
- 5 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $25 USD before checkout fees.
- Rating signal
- Compared options average 4.6 stars across 5,576 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Skydeck at Willis Tower, 233 S Wacker Dr; 360 Chicago at 875 N Michigan Ave
- Best time
- The hour before sunset for both daylight and city lights from one visit
- Ticket note
- Timed-entry on most tickets; flexible passes cover entry across hours
Observation Decks in Chicago
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Everything you should know before you book
Chicago's skyline is best seen from above, and the two headline decks sit at opposite ends of downtown. Skydeck Chicago, on the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, has The Ledge — glass boxes that jut out over the street 1,353 feet below. 360 Chicago, atop the former John Hancock building on the Magnificent Mile, has TILT, which leans you out over Michigan Avenue.
Buy timed entry and aim for an hour before sunset. Both decks are busiest mid-afternoon; the golden-hour-into-blue-hour window gives you daylight and city lights on one ticket. For a different view, Navy Pier's Centennial Wheel and the FlyOver flying-theater ride round out the high-up options.
Frequently asked questions
Skydeck or 360 Chicago — which is better?
Skydeck is taller and has The Ledge glass boxes; 360 Chicago has TILT and a closer view straight down the Magnificent Mile and lakefront. Many visitors do one per trip.
Is The Ledge included with Skydeck tickets?
Yes — standard Skydeck admission includes access to The Ledge glass boxes; there can be a short queue to step on at peak times.
When is the best time to go up?
About an hour before sunset, so you catch the skyline in daylight and then lit up. Clear days give the longest views across Lake Michigan.