Chicago CityPASS®: Save Up To 50% At 5 Top Attractions

Get a CityPASS for 5 attractions in Chicago. The pass offers savings of up to 50 percent and is listed with a 1 day duration.

Overview

This pass bundles one-time entry to five Chicago attractions into a single purchase. Two are fixed: the Shedd Aquarium, with all-access general admission plus a 4-D Experience, and Skydeck Chicago, where the ticket includes expedited elevator entry, views from the 103rd floor, and The Ledge glass platform. Buyers then pick three more from a list that includes the Shoreline Sightseeing Architecture River Tour, the Field Museum, 360 CHICAGO, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Adler Planetarium.

The pass suits travellers who plan to hit several major sights in one trip and want the logistics handled in advance. Mobile tickets arrive instantly, and the pass stays valid for nine consecutive days from first use, with a year from purchase to start. One reviewer specifically credited the Skydeck fast pass with saving waiting time at the observation deck, and a family reported covering all five attractions in three days.

Some attractions may require reservations, which are made through the activity provider's website. Transportation between sights and food and drink are not included, so budget for getting around the city. One reviewer noted that extra discounts, such as on films at the Shedd or the Field Museum, came as an unexpected bonus on top of the bundled admission.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Receive mobile ticketsTickets are delivered instantly after purchase and can be accessed through the activity provider's website.
2. Activate at first attractionThe pass runs for 9 consecutive days beginning on the date of first use, and must be started within a year of purchase.
3. Visit Shedd AquariumIncluded for all pass holders. General Admission Plus covers all exhibits, Animal Spotlights, seasonal Stingray Touch, and a 4-D Experience, subject to availability.
4. Visit Skydeck ChicagoIncluded for all pass holders. Expedited entry covers express elevator access, 360-degree views from the 103rd floor, and The Ledge glass platform.
5. Choose three more attractionsPick any three from the Architecture River Tour, the Field Museum, 360 CHICAGO, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Adler Planetarium. Each carries its own extras, such as two exhibitions at the Field Museum or two sky shows at the Adler. The TILT Ride at 360 CHICAGO is not included.
6. Make reservations if requiredSome attractions may require reservations. Check the activity provider's website for details and to book time slots.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of the pass before you book.

• Plan your days. The pass is valid for 9 consecutive days from first use, so there is no need to rush all five attractions into one day.
• Book slots ahead. Reservations may be required at some attractions, so check the activity provider's website early. One reviewer had a pre-booked river cruise slot and was able to change it the day before.
• Use the fast entries. One traveller said the expedited entry at the Skydeck saved them from waiting in the long line at the observation deck. The pass also includes fast pass entry at 360 CHICAGO and the Art Institute of Chicago.
• Sort your transport. Transportation between attractions is not included. One reviewer driving in Chicago found parking difficult near the sights and recommended arranging parking in advance.
• Watch the weather. One reviewer rescheduled a pre-booked river cruise the day before when rain was forecast. The listing notes that the river cruise runs 75 minutes, or 60 minutes from mid-November to mid-April.
• Expect extra fees. Food and drink are not included, and some add-ons, like the TILT Ride at 360 CHICAGO, are excluded. One reviewer did report extra discounts on things like films at the Shedd and the Field Museum.

Common issues. Two of the five attractions are fixed, and one reviewer felt it was a shame that two of them are mandatory rather than chosen. Another reviewer had their architecture river cruise canceled, the sight they were most looking forward to, though they still enjoyed hopping between museums. Some travellers say the listing could be clearer about what is included and which optional add-ons cost extra. Transportation and food are not covered, and one reviewer arriving by car found parking difficult to secure near the sights.

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