About 360 Chicago Observation Deck

If you are someone who really wants to see high tech and how science has enhanced one's life then you should come over to the 360-degree observatory. At 360-degree you will find the most interesting views over Michigan Avenue. One of the remarkable things of this observatory is that from the 360 degrees, one can glimpse the city from above and could know the best areas once you get back to the ground.

Take a camera with you and be ready to catch some wonderful memories. It is quite interesting to know that there are many other ways and vantage points to look at the buildings situated below you. See how science has connected with nature. 

Must See

  • 360 Chicago Observation Deck, formerly the John Hancock Building Observatory, is housed in the fourth tallest building in Chicago and overlooks Lake Michigan and the Navy Pier.
  • It is located on the 94th floor of the historic John Hancock Center.
  • This gives the 360-degree view of the skyline.
  • This gives you an exhilarating experience.
  • TILT tilts you 30 degrees over Michigan Avenue.
  • Best time to get here is just before sunset, looking over the skyline as the sun dips into the horizon and the city lights turn on to dispel darkness.
  • Photography is more difficult at night and would also require a tripod.

How to reach

First, get to the Michigan and Chestnut bus stop and from there take a bus to the city centre and the transport will carry you directly to the observatory deck.

By bus, taxi, cab the fare cost is 25 USD, 20.67 USD, and 34.12 USD.

By metro and Uber, the fare cost is 34.13 USD and 36.71 USD.

Tips

  • Bring a camera with you to take fabulous pictures of the skyline.
  • See how this observatory really works.
  • See the lakefront and the four adjoining states.
  • Enjoy the greatest thrill at a 1,000 feet above terra firma, with 'Tilt', a giant moving platform that actually tilts visitors over the building's edge.
  • Get to the BAR 94 and chill out with a drink from their large cocktail selection.
  • Explore HD interactive touch screens in seven languages.

Visit Time

Sunday:               9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Monday:              9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Tuesday:             9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Wednesday:        9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Thursday:            9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Friday:                 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Saturday:             9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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Entrance Fee

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Adults (12+): 20 USD

Children (3 to11): 13 USD

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Time you can spend

5 hours

 

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