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Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
1831 reviews
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Navy Pier
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Chicago: Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4
1831 reviews

Soar to heights of nearly 200 feet over Navy Pier, with unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Experience the iconic Chicago skyline.

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Duration 15 minutes
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Wheelchair accessible

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

5
5 out of 5 stars
A
Abby – United States

The line went fairly quick and the AC was PHENOMENAL!! The sights were gorgeous!

5
5 out of 5 stars
L
Latoya – United States

Great

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Highlights

  • Enjoy 3 full revolutions of the near 200ft high wheel
  • Admire panoramic views over downtown, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier
  • Skip all the lines when you pre-purchase the Fastpass Express Ticket option
  • Experience the wheel at any time of year with heated gondolas
  • Plan your visit around the weather with this flexible date ticket

Full description

Experience the views from the Centennial Wheel at the Historic Navy Pier in Chicago with this attraction ticket. Be suspended over Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Chicago River. Marvel at the Chicago skyline and gaze out over the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan.
Choose between two options: With the Regular Barcoded ticket, skip the ticket line and enter the line to board the wheel. The Fastpass Express ticket allows you to skip both lines, and gives you VIP access. Both tickets allow you to visit within 7 days of your scheduled ticket date.
Enjoy the Centennial Wheel, which was built in 2016 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Navy Pier opening. Featuring 42 gondolas, each holding 8 people, it operates year-round. They also feature LED lighting, padded seats, TV screens, and speakers, as well as panoramic windows on all 4 sides.
A ride on the wheel gives you plenty of time to enjoy these panoramic views of Chicago as they unfold around you, and allows you to visit the top three times. Relax and take in the view, or get your camera out to snap pictures of the ever-changing Chicago landscape.

Includes

  • Centennial Pier entrance ticket (if option selected)
  • Fastpass Express Centennial Pier entrance ticket (if option selected)
  • 1 ride on the Centennial Wheel (3 revolutions)
  • Taxes and fees
  • Parking fees
  • Lockers
  • Transportation to and from Navy Pier

Meeting point

Head straight to the main boarding line to board the wheel, located on the East Side of the Wheel. There is no need to stand in the ticket line to buy a ticket.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Pets
  • Smoking
  • Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

  • Tickets are valid for one ride on The Centennial Wheel up to 7 days after of your chosen ticket date. This flexible ticket allows you to plan your visit around the weather
  •  Children 2 and under are free
  • The Navy Pier Summer Fireworks are at Navy Pier every Wednesday and Saturday evening from Memorial Day through Labor Day; additional shows may also be added throughout the year
  • Please note: for the safety of guests and staff, the Centennial Wheel and other Pier Park attractions must occasionally close due to weather conditions, such as lightning, high winds, and extreme cold
  • Only service animals are permitted as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - any guide dog, signal dog or another animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability
  • 9% of the City of Chicago Amusement tax is included

Customer reviews

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4.4 out of 5 stars

based on 1831 reviews

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Abby – United StatesJune 30, 2025 – Verified booking
The line went fairly quick and the AC was PHENOMENAL!! The sights were gorgeous!
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L
Latoya – United StatesJune 21, 2025 – Verified booking
Great
5
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Julia – United StatesJune 13, 2025 – Verified booking
We rode it in the evening when the lights were coming on in Chicago and I really recommend that time of day. The compartment was very spacious and comfortable.

Product ID: 196427

Activity provider:
Navy Pier

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