Before You Book 360 CHICAGO: Every Cost, and What's Worth It
By the BeatTheCrowd team · Prices last checked 2 November · 3 min read
360 CHICAGO, on the 94th floor of 875 North Michigan Avenue, is the observation deck with TILT, a glass wall that tips you out over the Magnificent Mile. There's general admission, cheaper online than at the door, TILT as an add-on or a bundle, a drinks package, CityPASS and a bar at the top. Most of them sound worth paying for. You don't need the most expensive one to have a great visit. In this guide we walk through what each option costs, what you really get, and how to choose the right one, whether that's a quiet Tuesday or a busy Saturday evening.
At a glance
General admission (adult, 12+), online
From $27 (from $35 at the door)
Child, online
From $19. Under 3 free
TILT add-on
$9-10, by day and time
TILT & View
From $45 adult, $35 child
CityPASS
From $144, with Fast Pass entry
Hours
9 am to 11 pm, last entry 10 pm
Quietest
Monday to Thursday, in our data
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The real total: cheapest ticket vs what most visitors pay
General admission starts at $27 online for adults and $19 for children, and under-3s are free. At the door, adult tickets start at $35, so booking online saves at least $8. TILT costs $9-10 on top, by day and time, and needs a minimum height of 42 inches.
Visitor
What they buy
One adult
The planner
General admission, online
From $27
Walk-up
General admission, at the door
From $35
Thrill-seeker
TILT & View, online
From $45
Several attractions
CityPASS
From $144 for five
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Prices last checked: 2 November. Prices vary with the season, peak and off-peak dates and promotions, and we recheck them every month. Visitor-reported costs are marked as estimates, and US$ figures are rough conversions.
Ticket options: what each one gets you
Ticket
Adult
Child
What you get
Verdict
General admission, online
From $27
From $19
The 94th-floor deck
Best value
General admission, at the door
From $35
Varies
Same
Avoid: book online
TILT add-on
$9-10
$9-10
One TILT ride, 42 in. minimum
Worth it once
TILT & View
From $45
From $35
Admission and TILT
, but compare with admission plus the add-on
The crowd tax: why weekend evenings cost more
Our crowd data shows 360 CHICAGO moderate all day from Monday to Thursday, with a short busy spell around 7 pm on Mondays and Thursdays. From Friday to Sunday, it's busy from about 3 pm (1 pm on Saturdays) until about 10 pm. Mornings are moderate every day.
When
Crowds (our data)
What to buy
Monday to Thursday
Moderate all day
General admission, any time
Any morning
Moderate
General admission
Friday to Sunday, about 3-10 pm
Busy
Book online, or go in the morning
Crowds by day and time
From the typical weekly visitor pattern for 360 CHICAGO, based on Google’s popular-times data.
Quietest time
Wednesday, 9 am-12 pm
Which ticket is worth it?
Most visitors: general admission online, from $27, Monday to Thursday.
Thrill-seekers: add TILT for $9-10.
Several Chicago attractions: CityPASS.
Skip: buying at the door.
Short on time? What you'd regret missing
TILT, over the Magnificent Mile.
The view along Lake Michigan and the beaches.
Sunset into the city lights.
A drink at CloudBar.
Getting there
360 CHICAGO is at 875 North Michigan Avenue, on the Magnificent Mile. The entrance is on the lower level. Chicago station on the Red Line is a short walk.
Weather and visibility
Fog off the lake can hide the view. Check before you go, and use the online rescheduling if the day turns grey.
How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other. Crowd figures come from our own crowd data. Prices last checked 2 November. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.
Fine
CityPASS
From $144
From $114
Fast Pass entry plus four other attractions
Worth it if you'll use three or more
Official prices. The TILT add-on price is from the official FAQ. Online tickets can be rescheduled through the Manage My Booking portal.
Is TILT worth it?
TILT is a glass wall that tips you out over Michigan Avenue, 1,000 feet up, for a few seconds. At $9-10, it's a small add-on. Our verdict: worth doing once. Add it to an online general admission ticket rather than buying a pricier bundle, and check which works out cheaper on your date.
360 CHICAGO or Skydeck?
360 CHICAGO is usually cheaper than Skydeck, has a bar at the top and looks along the lakefront. Skydeck is higher and has The Ledge. Our verdict: 360 CHICAGO for the lake view and a drink; Skydeck for the glass boxes.
What visitors say
Visitors love the views along Lake Michigan and the Magnificent Mile, and say TILT is a fun thrill. The most common complaints are the door price and queues on weekend evenings, so the advice is to book online and go on a weekday.
