Chicago · TICKETS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 tickets & entry passes worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Step onto Willis Tower’s The Ledge for glass-over-city views, plus Skydeck exhibits, a film, and a timed, efficient visit.
“Awesome experience and a spectacular view of Chicago. I got the opportunity to do both this and the Chicago 360 and I feel this tower is definitely better. The staff were great too”
Skip the ticket line for a Chicago Architecture River Cruise with live docent narration on all 3 river branches, plus a cash bar.
“This was a great tour. We went in the 8pm cruise and we were able to enjoy a beautiful sunset and then see the buildings lit up. We also got to experience some perfectly timed nighttime features, like building projections and fireworks because of the time we choose. Our guide Brian was great; entertaining and clearly loves his city. Will definitely do this again.”
Skip the line for 360 CHICAGO, ride a fast elevator to the 94th-floor deck, enjoy Lake Michigan views, CloudWalk art, and upgrade TILT.
“The view!! We were lucky to have a great day to enjoy the Chicago view. No queue, so access was quick. Has to be done while in Chicago!”
A spooky 1.5-hour torture museum in Chicago with an audio guide and a ghost-hunting app, plus plenty of photo-ready, interactive displays.
“Very enlightening museum with a well done audio tour. We are very fortunate to be in more civilized times!”
Chicago’s Field Museum options for dinosaurs and world cultures, from Sue and Maximo to jade, gems, and Tsavo lions.
“I took my 5 year old Grandson and he loved every exhibit from the Dinosaurs in the big hall to the rocks and crystals on 2, to the native exhibits and the birds. Lunch in the hall and then to the Trex and the life of Jane and probably the hit of the day - the Virtual Reality ride.”
Prebook tickets for Chicago’s Field Museum to see SUE the T. rex, Egyptian mummies, ancient Americas halls, and the Hall of Gems.
“Don’t go there unless you have a passion for ancient artifacts or different cultures or you have young children cause you’re gonna be bored and get field trip vibes. I’d rather go to a zoo instead of seeing lifeless taxidermy animals behind glass cases. Next time we’ll just go to the Science and Industry Museum cause that’s more our speed”
Museum of Ice Cream Chicago is ticketed, photo-filled play with unlimited ice cream samples, crazy golf, a speakeasy, and sprinkle pool.
“This was my first time going to the Museum of ice cream. It wasn’t worth a $50 ticket. I expected more. Small and not much to do.”
Experience Museum of Ice Cream Chicago with 14 interactive rooms, unlimited ice cream, a sprinkle pool, Sprink-L ride, and mini golf in 90 minutes.
“The museum doesn’t check in your ticket from the app but they will have your information on their tablets! Easy and convenient!”
Timed entry to Chicago’s Griffin Museum with hands-on science, Tesla lightning, Apollo 8, and optional Spider-Man, U-505, and coal mine add-ons.
“Everything is nice. Very nice. The experience inside the submarine should be free. And it shall be better explained all the fees during the ticket purchase. We can de ide to purchase the entrance on the submarine ahead of time with discount.”
Drunk Shakespeare Chicago is a 90-minute adults-only comedy show in the Loop where actors perform Shakespeare after shots of whiskey and interact with you.
“Extremely friendly staff and actors. Great performance. Audience involvement. Covid protocols strictly enforced. Good drinks/snacks. Overall great time.”
Timed entry to Chicago’s Museum of Illusions with 60+ brain-bending exhibits, standout photo ops, and a Smart Playroom brain game zone.
“staff was so helpful, available, pleasant. It was such fun and amazing”
Indoor LEGOLAND in Schaumburg with MINILAND Chicago, Kingdom Quest, 4D movie, and building. Mobile ticket, about 3 hours.
“Display of Legos. Large play area. Ending up in a Lego store. So not worth the money of entry. Although all the employees were extremely nice and helpful.”
Flexible 14-day entry to Chicago's American Writers Museum, packed with interactive timelines, typewriters, and Chicago literary exhibits for $16.
“Extremely interesting about so many writers - we wanted to stay for hours. Excellent displays that made us want to learn more.”
Skip the line setup and explore Chicago’s MCA at your pace. Mobile ticket entry, contemporary exhibits, and an easy 1 to 3 hour outing.
“Very well organized, attended is well lit, positioned and composed. For those who appreciate contemporary art, it’s an opportunity to rediscover or discover a few remarkable artists. Unfortunately some of work are heavily politicized, but not all.”
Skip-the-line 94th-floor Chicago views with a drink included, plus the CloudWalk 3D photo illusion and an app guide for neighborhoods.
“Book the 360 tilt when you purchase your tickets. I booked the view & sip. We didn't get to actually do the tilt. When we got there we walked around to see everything. Enjoyed the view! We went to purchase the tilt they told us it was to late.”
Every kind of day out in the city, and the best of each.
