I’d recommend bypassing this very touristy, unnecessary part of a visit. For more details on a trip to Skydeck Chicago, consider reading this post. Note: For those desperate to get a photo of themselves on the Ledge, a visit to Skydeck Chicago will be one long wait. Once up top, the line to stand/experience the ledge was another 40 or so minutes. Finally, a line for a photo, a line for another elevator, and then, up to the top. Then there was the line to get your ticket stamped. Next, there was the line to get into the elevator. First there was the line to get into the building. The endless lines made the trip to Skydeck Chicago resemble something like Disneyworld. From my observations in line, it appeared that most of the visitors were from out of the country and wanted to see this famous and very tall building. There were hoards of people waiting to get in and very few people directing visitors. First, the wait at Skydeck Chicago was approximately 2.5 hours for visitors without a FastPass and 40 minutes for those with a FastPass. I visited during the peak of spring break and the differences between the two were stark.
I visited both Skydeck Chicago and 360° Chicago in the same weekend, one on a Saturday afternoon around 11 AM and one on a Sunday afternoon around 3PM. Which One to Choose? Skydeck Chicago or 360° Chicago? SkyDeck Chicago
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($7.00 surcharge) It’s pretty fun, pretty scary, but not worth waiting more than 10 minutes to participate.ģ) $44 Fast Pass Admission, $20 Adult general admission, $13 youth general admission.Ĥ) Located in the Gold Coast along Chicago’s “Magnificent Mile,” vehicle and foot traffic are heavier on the weekends.ĥ) Windows are markedly clear with minimal smudging and streaking.ħ) Bonus: There is a full bar and food service in the observatory, with plenty of seating. Hancock Views thanks to my Chicago CityPass 360° Chicago at the John Hancock Centerġ) Located on the 94th floor of the Hancock Building, the 3rd tallest building in Chicago.Ģ)Gimmick: “Tilt” ride that allows patrons to extend over the side of the building on a hydraulic powered, glass shield. Visiting Chicago in Autumn? You must try to make it for Open House Chicago. Some of the smudging on the windows at SkyDeck ChicagoĦ) Open 365 Days a Year: March through September from 9am-10pm October through February from 10am-8pm. Vehicle traffic during the week is higher than on the weekends.ĥ) Windows are prone to showing water streaks and dirt marks. SkyDeck Chicago at the Willis Tower Looking North from SkyDeck Chicagoġ.) Located on the 103rd floor of the 2nd tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.Ģ) Gimmick: “The Ledge” glass floor allows visitors to stand on a glass floor and look below 103 stories.ģ) $49 Fast Pass Admission (children and Adults), $15 regular admission (children 4-11), $23 regular admission (12 and up)Ĥ) Located in the Loop, local eateries will be open during the week, less on the weekend. Most visitors will be asking themselves, “360 Chicago or SkyDeck Chicago?” Here I will break down the difference between choosing Skydeck Chicago or 360° Chicago. Visiting two different skyscrapers for views of the same city is a bit redundant. For visitors to Chicago on a tight timeline, it is imperative to maximize your time. These two buildings also happen to have the two bird’s eye views of the city. The Chicago CityPASS booklet comes with two options to view the city from above: the Willis Tower Skydeck Chicago or 360° Chicago at the Hancock Center.
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