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Art Institute of Chicago Tickets: The 5 Best Options

5 tours  ·  from $50

American Gothic, Nighthawks and a Monet room, in a building on Michigan Avenue you can reach on foot from the Loop. The 5 below cover entry, timed slots and guided visits, with prices and how long to allow.

Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour - Starting at 10:30 am on Michigan Avenue
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Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

1.Skip-the-line: Art Institute of Chicago Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 417 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71Our pick

Join guides such as Joel, Bernie, Scout, or Colleen for a fast, story-filled tour of the Art Institute of Chicago. You’ll see famous works by Van Gogh, Seurat, Hopper, Picasso, and O’Keeffe, with admission included and a group capped at 12.

“So many good things to say! We learned about art through the stories of the artists.. so interesting! Joel is passionate about art and so personable!”

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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour - The Impressionist Collection Takes Center Stage
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Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

2.Private Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend about 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Heath, Spiro, Samantha, or Mandy, touring the Art Institute’s major works and lesser-known rooms. Your ticket is included, the route can follow your interests, and the museum is wheelchair friendly.

“Heath was masterful! Weaving together hundreds of years of art history with culture, some politics, and a little self-reflection. From details about artists lives, to changes in popular culture, to specifics of paintings and everything in between and around them, Heath delivered a captivating and exciting trip through the Institute.”

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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max - The Impressionist collection is the main draw
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Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

3.Skip the Line Art Institute of Chicago Tour Semi-Private 8ppl Max

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Spend 2.5 hours inside the Art Institute of Chicago with a guide and no more than seven other people. Expect major Impressionist works, iconic paintings, modern art, and historical context from guides such as Samantha, Heath, Joe, Mandy, and Spiro.

“Loved the Impressionists and the Miniature Rooms collections. Also enjoyed the Andy Warhol gallery and seeing Jackson Pollack’s work.”

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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour - Who should book this Art Institute tour?
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Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

4.Art Institute of Chicago Private Expert Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $215

Spend about two hours with a private English-speaking guide at the Art Institute of Chicago. Ask for favorite works, focus on artists such as Van Gogh or Hopper, and see major pieces including Nighthawks, American Gothic, and Seurat’s La Grande Jatte.

“Joe was an amazing guide. Informative and very interesting! Explained the history of the artist as well as the painting.”

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Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago - What the movie adds to the museum visit
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Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago

5.Ferris Bueller Movie Tour at the Art Institute of Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $49Best value

Join Kelli, a film-focused guide with a Ph.D., for a 90-minute Art Institute tour built around Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. You’ll visit three floors, view 16 works seen in the film, watch short scene clips, hear filming stories, and receive a small Ferris-themed goodie bag. Museum admission costs extra.

“An absolutely incredible tour surprisingly very much related to Chicago and takes art viewing to a new level. Highly recommended!”

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