Top 15 Attraction Tickets in Chicago

1.Willis Tower Skydeck and The Ledge Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,350 reviews · 45 min · from $42Our pick

Reserve a timed visit to Willis Tower’s 103rd-floor Skydeck, walk through Chicago-themed exhibits, watch a short film, and step onto The Ledge, a glass balcony extending 4.3 feet beyond the tower. The visit lasts about 45 minutes and includes the Skydeck app’s free viewfinder.

“We enjoyed our whole visit. Interesting Chicago Experience Museum including a Chicago train. Great views from the Sky deck. Going on the The Ledge was amazing. Only a short queue and although only have 90 seconds you can rejoin the queue and go in as many times as you like. We had plenty of time to take some great photos. No queues for lifts ( unlike New York) but this maybe different in high season. Recommend.”

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2.Architecture River Cruise Skip-the-Ticket Line

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,325 reviews · 1 hour - 90 minutes · from $39

Cruise all three branches of the Chicago River for 60 to 75 minutes with a live English or Spanish guide. You’ll see Willis Tower, Marina City, Trump Tower, and more, with guides such as Chicago Bob, Juan, Jeremy, and Kevin bringing the buildings to life.

“Enjoyed the cruise, our guide was fun and very informed! Our flight was late and we missed our scheduled time. The company allowed us to move to the next day to be able to use our tickets. Great service!! Thank you!”

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3.360 CHICAGO Observation Deck Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,173 reviews · 30 min · from $29

Ride to Chicago’s 94th floor in 40 seconds for wide views over Michigan Avenue, Lake Michigan, and four states. Your ticket includes the observation deck, CloudWalk, CloudBar access, and the lower concourse exhibit. TILT costs extra, and security lines remain possible.

“Great views of Chicago in every direction. Would definitely recommend as a must-do when visiting this fabulous city!”

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4.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Walk through Chicago’s 6,000-square-foot Medieval Torture Museum at your own pace. Your ticket includes a mobile audio guide and ghost-hunting app, with hundreds of torture, restraint, interrogation, and execution displays. Expect dim lighting, realistic wax figures, hands-on exhibits, and a decidedly adult atmosphere.

“It was an eye-opening experience to see some of the gruesome torture devices! Crazy that these things were actually used on people in midieval times.”

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5.Field Museum of Natural History Ticket or VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 717 reviews · 1 day · from $29

Spend a full day at Chicago’s Field Museum with general admission, a Discovery Pass, All-Access Pass, or Early Access VIP Tour. See Sue, Maximo, the Lions of Tsavo, ancient artifacts, gems, and a full-size mastaba tomb. The VIP option includes a one-hour docent-led dinosaur tour for up to 20 people.

“It is an impressive museum and the people working there were friendly and helpful.”

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6.Field Museum of Natural History Admission Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 489 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $29

Spend about four hours exploring Chicago’s Field Museum, from SUE the T. rex and 23 Egyptian mummies to ancient American cultures, jewels, dinosaurs, and interactive exhibits. Admission includes ticketed exhibits and free docent-led tours. Food and 3D films cost extra.

“The Field Museum is great! You can easily spend all day there. I highly recommend one if the free tours done by volunteer docents.”

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7.Museum of Ice Cream Chicago Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 396 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Enter Chicago’s Museum of Ice Cream at a reserved time for 14 playful installations, unlimited ice cream samples, sweet-themed mini golf, photo spots, a hidden speakeasy, and the famous sprinkle pool. Plan on 45 to 90 minutes. Children two and under enter free.

“I did have a fun time!!! It was my 36th birthday and I love ice cream.. which it why I was a little disappointed, the tour guide said there was 10 new different ice cream flavors we could try... I only had 4!!! Then the had an bar where u could have drinks (alcohol) which would have been great except you had to pay for it!!! Then same of the games didn't even work!!! Overall I can't give this a good review unfortunately this was a hugh let down from my expectations”

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8.Museum of Ice Cream Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 325 reviews · 1h 30m · from $33

Step into the Chicago Museum of Ice Cream at Tribune Tower for 90 minutes of hands-on fun. You’ll visit 14 ice-cream-themed installations, sample unlimited treats, ride the pink Sprink-L line, play mini golf, and finish in a pool of millions of sprinkles. English-speaking staff, WiFi, and wheelchair access are included.

“The museum doesn’t check in your ticket from the app but they will have your information on their tablets! Easy and convenient!”

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9.Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 294 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Use a timed ticket to explore Chicago’s Griffin Museum of Science and Industry for one full day. Test weather forces, walk through a digestive system, see Apollo 8, board a 727, and explore hundreds of hands-on displays. U-505, Coal Mine, and Spider-Man require separate tickets.

“We had so much fun. It was so interesting 10/10 experience, would def recommend!!”

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10.Drunk Shakespeare Ticket – Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 157 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

In Chicago’s Loop, a classically trained actor drinks five shots of whiskey, then tackles Shakespeare with a cast ready to improvise. Choose your showtime and seating area, enjoy a special treat, and buy cocktails or nonalcoholic drinks during this 21-plus, mobile-ticket theater experience.

“We were celebrating our 25th anniversary. The cast made sure to bring this up during the performance. It was funny and the drinks were fantastic!”

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11.Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 134 reviews · from $40

Step into Chicago’s Museum of Illusions in the Loop for 45 to 60 minutes of hands-on optical tricks. Defy gravity, shrink in the Ames Room, walk on walls, meet your clones, and test memory in the Smart Playroom. English-speaking staff can help with photos, and children four and under enter free.

“It was great i came at ten and nobody was here. So the guide took my photo since i was traveling solo.”

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12.LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $23

At LEGOLAND Discovery Center Chicago in Schaumburg, you get about three hours of indoor LEGO play, rides, a 4D film, building zones, and a detailed Chicago MINILAND made from 1.5 million bricks. It suits children ages 3 to 10 best, with all attractions included.

“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.”

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13.American Writers Museum Flexible Date Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 107 reviews · 14 days · from $16Best value

Visit Chicago’s American Writers Museum on your chosen date or within the next 14 days. Explore American writing from five centuries, type on vintage machines, follow an interactive timeline, and enjoy exhibits on Chicago writers, children’s literature, language, and the writing process.

“I was visiting Chicago and wanted to visit a different type of museum and the American Writers Museum fit the bill. If you love history, libraries and books, this is a can’t miss stop.”

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14.Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art: General Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 91 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $22

Visit Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art on your own schedule with mobile admission to its changing exhibitions. Plan for 1 to 3 hours, check which galleries are open, and allow extra time for the cafe, outdoor seating, Lake Michigan views, and well-stocked shop.

“Museum easy to go around and easy accessible to exhibits (as opposed to the Chicago Art Institute). The bookstore is very well stocked with books and other items unfortunately there were no prints or posters of the current exhibits.”

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15.360 Chicago Observation Deck Sip and View Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Ride to the 94th floor of 875 N. Michigan Avenue in about 40 seconds, then take in Chicago, Lake Michigan, and four states. Your ticket includes one beer, wine, or cocktail, the CloudWalk murals, the MAGNICITY app, and the remodeled concourse. Tilt costs extra.

“It was a very foggy day so there was nothing to see and they wouldn't provide a refund. It was our last day in Chicago so we couldn't change it to another day So we went upstairs and looked at fog”

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