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With kids · Chicago itinerary

Chicago with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Chicago is full of family fun. Here is how to spend a family trip in the city — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Field Museum
  2. 2Skydeck Ledge
  3. 3Architecture cruise
  4. 4Navy Pier

Dinosaurs & decks

The Field Museum and Skydeck Ledge.

On the water

An architecture or lake cruise.

Navy Pier

Rides, views and the Ferris wheel.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Chicago — prices per person.

Private Chicago History Museum Tour
Chicago
Private Chicago History Museum Tour
5.0(27)·2 hours
from$163/ person
via Viator
Illinois Holocaust Museum Experience360 Admission
Chicago
Illinois Holocaust Museum Experience360 Admission
5.0(26)·1–2 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
Chicago
Chicago Architecture Walking Tour: What's New
5.0(91)·1h 30min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Private Magnificent Mile Architecture Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket
Chicago
Private Magnificent Mile Architecture Tour and 360 Chicago Ticket
4.9(81)·2 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition
Chicago
Chicago Architecture and True Crime: Halloween Edition
5.0(679)·1h 30min–1h 45min
from$35/ person
via Viator
Chicago Landmarks and Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour
Chicago
Chicago Landmarks and Museum Campus Small Group Segway Tour
5.0(240)·2 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Destin's Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views
Destin
Destin's Floating Tiki Bar Cruise: 360° Harbor Views
4.9(83)·1h 30min
from$60/ person
via Viator
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
Chicago
Original Chicago Architecture Interiors Tour: Dazzling Interiors
5.0(1,850)·2 hours
from$35/ person
via Viator

Chicago with kids — FAQ

Is Chicago good for kids?
Yes — the Field Museum’s dinosaurs, the Skydeck Ledge, river cruises and Navy Pier make Chicago a fun family city.
What are the best things to do in Chicago with children?
Top family picks are the Field Museum, the Willis Tower Skydeck, an architecture cruise and Navy Pier.
Is the Willis Tower Skydeck good for kids?
Yes — kids love stepping onto the glass-floored Ledge boxes for a thrilling view straight down.

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