Good to know
- Tickets
- Required. Current prices available on the official website.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours.
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds.
- Getting there
- Short walk from Chicago's Union Station or the Quincy L station.
Itineraries with Willis Tower
Willis Tower is on day 2
Day 2 of Chicago: Architecture & Deep Dish
Willis Tower and Riverwalk
How Willis Tower fits into a day.- 9:00Willis Tower SkydeckWillis Tower
- 11:45Chicago RiverwalkChicago Riverwalk
- 13:00Chicago Board of Trade BuildingChicago Board of Trade Building
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Willis Tower questions
How long are the lines at Willis Tower Skydeck?
Lines can reach 1 hour or more during peak summer afternoons. Arrive early or buy timed tickets online to reduce wait time.
What can you see from the Willis Tower Skydeck?
On clear days the view reaches Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan fill most of the sightlines.
Is the Ledge at Willis Tower safe?
The glass boxes are built to support heavy loads and have passed multiple safety tests. Visitors stand on thick glass floors 1,353 feet above the street.
