Skydeck Chicago: Tickets & City Pass Inclusion
45 min - 1 h
Observation Deck
Willis Tower completed 1973; Skydeck opened 1974
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL, USA
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
$32.00
$55.00 (Adult, Expedited Entry)
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Timed-entry ticket recommended; online booking available.
The 103rd-floor observation deck of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), featuring The Ledge — glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside the building, 1,353 feet above Chicago.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult, General Admission | $32.00 | Online recommended | |
| Adult, Expedited Entry | $55.00 | Online recommended | |
| With Chicago CityPASS | Included (fixed, Expedited Entry) | Guaranteed, no choice needed | |
| With Go City Chicago | Included | Confirmed on Go City's attraction list |
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Ticket Options
$32.00
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Skydeck Chicago sits on the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere. Its signature feature, The Ledge, is a set of glass balconies extending 4.3 feet outside the building, 1,353 feet above the Loop.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Ledge
Glass floor and glass-walled balconies extending outside the building's edge, suspended over Wacker Drive.
360° City Views
On clear days, views stretch across four states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Skydeck Theatre
A short film on the tower's history and construction, included with admission.
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Is This Covered by a Chicago Pass?
Compare Chicago PassesYes on both. Skydeck Chicago is one of Chicago CityPASS's 2 guaranteed fixed attractions (with the Expedited Entry upgrade included) and is also confirmed on Go City Chicago's All-Inclusive Pass attraction list.
Chicago CityPASS
Included. One of 2 fixed attractions — includes the Expedited Entry upgrade, not just base General Admission.
Go City Chicago — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. Confirmed on Go City's own published Chicago attractions list.
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