Chicago
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18 attractions in Chicago with visit length, visitor rating and a live booking price, including Willis Tower, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cruises. Booking ahead saves a wait at the box office.
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What to see in Chicago
Willis Tower
Skydeck Chicago: Entry Ticket
The Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Cruises
The Art Institute of Chicago: Fast Pass
360 CHICAGO
The Field Museum of Natural History
The Field Museum of Natural History: Entry Ticket
360 Chicago Observation Deck: Entry Ticket
Navy Pier Centennial Wheel
Navy Pier Centennial Wheel: Entry Ticket
Chicago City Cards
Chicago: 45 Minute Architectural Sightseeing Cruise
Chicago CityPASS
Shedd Aquarium
Chicago C3® CityPASS®: 3 Attractions of your choice
Balloon Museum® Chicago: EmotionAir Exhibition Entry Ticket
Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 1.5-Hr Sightseeing Cruise
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: Entry Ticket
Chicago: Architecture River Cruise from Navy Pier
Museum Of Contemporary Art (MCA): Entry Ticket
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago
Flyover Experience in Chicago
Museum of Illusions Chicago: Entry Ticket
Flyover in Chicago
Chicago: Architecture River Cruise from Michigan Avenue
Museum of Illusions Chicago
Chicago: 90 Minute Architecture Sightseeing Cruise
Chicago: 90-Minute Architecture Tour on the Lake & River
Chicago CityPASS®
Chicago: Architecture Foundation Center River Cruise aboard Chicago's First Lady
Chicago Architecture Center
Chicago Explorer Pass: 2 to 7 Attractions including 360 Chicago
Chicago Bus Tours
Medieval Torture Museum: Entry Ticket
Medieval Torture Museum
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago: Entry Ticket
Chicago Crime & Mob Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters
LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Chicago
Big Bus Chicago: Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Chicago History Museum: Entry Ticket
Chicago Top 3 Attractions Pass
Sloomoo Institute - Chicago: Entry Ticket
Chicago Walking Tours
360 CHICAGO: Sip and View
Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 1.5-Hr Night Sightseeing Cruise
Chicago: Skyline Lake Tour
Chicago Lakefront Fireworks Cruise
The Chicago Theatre Tour Experience
Lake Michigan & Chicago River: 75 Minute Speedboat Cruise
Chicago All-Inclusive Pass: 30+ Attractions including Shedd Aquarium
The Art Institute of Chicago: Skip The Line Ticket + Semi-Private Guided Tour
Color Factory Chicago: Entry Ticket
Lake Michigan Chicago: 2-Hr Sightseeing Cruise with Lunch
American Writers Museum: Entry Ticket
Chicago Architecture Center Exhibits
Chicago Seadog: Lakefront Speedboat Tour
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago: VIP Anytime Entry Ticket
Chicago Seadog: Extreme Thrill Ride
Chicago: 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus + Architecture Cruise
Chicago: 90-Minute Guided Sunset Cruise
Chicago: Canine Cruise
Chicago: Craft Brewery Barrel Bus Tour
Chicago: Creepy Cruise
Chicago: Underground Pedway & the Loop Guided Walking Tour
The Art Institute of Chicago: Skip The Line Ticket + Exclusive Guided Tour
Tiffany in Chicago: Guided Tour
Lake Michigan: Premier Brunch or Lunch Cruise
360 Chicago Observation Deck: Fast Pass Ticket
Big Bus Chicago: Sunset Guided Bus Tour
Chicago Architecture: A Walk Through Time
Chicago: Chinatown Food & Culture Walking Tour
Chicago: Food and Prohibition Architecture Guided Tour
Chicago Night Crimes Bus Tour: Criminals, Mobsters and Gangsters
Chicago: Fireworks Cruise with River or Lake Viewing Options
Navy Pier Centennial Wheel: VIP Gondola
Chicago: Gangsters & Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Color Factory Chicago
Architecture of the Magnificent Mile
Chicago: Architecture Cruise
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Tickets & experiences in Chicago
Tickets for attractions in Chicago, booking ahead skips the queue.
Q&A
Answers to your questions
What are the top attractions in Chicago?
Willis Tower, The Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago Cruises are among the highest-rated. The best-rated is Color Factory Chicago (5.0/5). The full list is below, sorted by rating.
How much do attraction tickets cost in Chicago?
It varies by site and by date — small sites run a few euros, major sites and shows cost more. The live price is in each attraction's booking widget. A combined city pass pays off if you visit several sites a day.
Should I book attraction tickets in advance in Chicago?
In season and at weekends — yes. Popular sites sell timed entry, and booking online saves a queue of half an hour or more. Off-season you can usually buy on the spot.
How many days do you need for Chicago?
With everything here, 3–4 days is comfortable. Plan 2–3 attractions a day at an easy pace.
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Sources: Attraction details & ratings: Tiqets · Tickets: GetYourGuide (partner)