Skydeck Chicago Willis Tower
- Visit: 45–60 min
- from USD 32
- Step-free access
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Why go
- The Ledge’s glass-floor balconies project more than four feet beyond the tower’s 103rd floor.
- The 103rd-floor deck has 360-degree views across up to four states on some days.
- The Chicago Museum has seven themed areas about the city’s history, neighborhoods and sights.
Know before you go
- Admission includes the Skydeck museum, observation deck and The Ledge.
- When the 103rd-floor deck is closed, the 99th floor serves as an alternate observation level.
Best time to visit
- For sunset views, the sunset package offers reserved west-facing seats on the 99th floor and priority access to The Ledge on the 103rd floor.
Interesting facts5
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Bruce Graham and Fazlur Rahman Khan of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill designed the tower; its load-bearing structure is almost entirely steel.
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442 metres
At 442 metres, Willis Tower remains Chicago’s tallest building.
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Nine square tubes form a three-by-three grid, with the tubes ending at different heights.
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16,100 windows
The tower has about 16,100 windows and a black aluminium façade.
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Alexander Calder’s sculpture The Universe stands in the lobby.
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Shorts
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History
Sears funded the construction project, which employed 2,000 workers. The tower housed the company’s corporate headquarters.
- 1970Sears acquired the Loop site to bring employees from offices around Chicago together. Foundation work began in August, and crews excavated 50 feet.
- 1971On June 7, Sears chairman Gordon M. Metcalf installed the first steel beam at a ceremony.
- 1973The tower opened as the world’s tallest building, a title it held for nearly 25 years.
- 2009Willis Group Holdings leased office space and acquired naming rights; the tower became Willis Tower.
How to get there
- On footEnter Willis Tower on Jackson Boulevard, on the building’s south side.
- 5 minParkingParking garages are a 2–5-minute walk from the Willis Tower entrance.
Accessibility
- Step-free access Ramps and elevators accommodate wheelchairs, scooters and strollers.
- Lift Two elevators run directly from the lobby to the 103rd-floor Skydeck.
- The Ledge The glass balconies accommodate visitors using wheelchairs, scooters and strollers.
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- Phone
- +13128759447
Questions and answers
Are there dining experiences?
Three-course dinners with Giordano’s Chicago-style pizza are offered on the 99th or 103rd floor.
How long should I allow?
A typical visit takes 45–60 minutes, including the museum, observation deck and The Ledge.
How thick is The Ledge’s glass floor?
It is 1.5 inches thick.
How fast do the elevators reach Skydeck?
Two elevators reach the 103rd-floor Skydeck in 45 seconds.
Can I pair a Skydeck visit with another attraction?
A Skydeck ticket can be paired with a visit to the nearby Color Factory.
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