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Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket

4.2(79)Chicago1 hour
VIATOR4.2(28)TRIPADVISOR4.3(51)

Description

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier's iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Each gondola seats up to 8 guests and is fully enclosed for year-round comfort.

Tour Options

Pier Park Attraction (May 22 - Sept 27 2026)
Pier Park Attraction (Jan 1 - May 21/ Sept 28 - Dec 31)

Itinerary

Admission included15 min

Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel is an iconic part of the Chicago skyline and a treasured piece of Chicago cultural history. Soaring to heights of nearly 200 feet, the Wheel offers visitors unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. No matter the season, the enclosed gondolas provide a comfortable experience and miraculous city views. This ticket allows you to skip the ticket purchase line and head straight to the wheel to board.

Navy Pier is home to other rides, games, shopping, and dining.

Highlights

Mobile ticket for convenient entry
Access to all on-site amenities during your visit (restrooms, restaurants, etc.)
Centennial Wheel Ticket
Multiple rotations on the Ferris wheel

What's included

Included
Mobile ticket for convenient entry
Access to all on-site amenities during your visit (restrooms, restaurants, etc.)
Centennial Wheel Ticket
Multiple rotations on the Ferris wheel
Not included
Access to other rides or attractions at Navy Pier not listed
Photo souvenirs (available for purchase)
Food, beverages, and retail purchases

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(79)

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Carol_W
August 10, 2026
Loved this experience!

The event was great but i couldn't access my ticket on the Viator website. Thankfully, the accepted my email confirmation as my ticket.

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Sheila J
August 1, 2026
Centennial Wheel views are great.

Great views of the area from the Centennial Wheel. Plenty of places to eat (not much shopping). Just a nice spot to slow down a moment and spend a little time on the pier.

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Ruby_Q
July 23, 2026
Fabulous Night!!!

I am so glad I purchased my tickets thru Viator. If I had waited to buy them at the venue we would have not made it on. The line was about 1 1/2 hours but because I bought them through Viator we were able to access a special line without a wait. That was such a relief. We had a great time at Navy Pier. Wednesday nights they light fireworks and so we were able to enjoy the show. Good place to visit a variety of food choices. Ice Cream on a summer evening, what more can you want.

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Madnimaksud_V
July 23, 2026
Overpriced - Mundane experience

Overpriced mundane experience. 3 rotation without any thrill. Ridiculous pricing for 10 minute elevator like experience

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andreadH438AF
July 20, 2026
Hello Chicago

It was a great experience, we had awesome time.

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Olga_S
July 19, 2026
Your company need better communication with the attraction because one of my reservation is canceled and I no have my mo

It's cool. But I need my money back of faster cruise ride are you canceled and no giving me the money back

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bournerk
July 18, 2026
Worth a visit

There are so many tours and food places at the Navy pier, as well as the wheel and the carousel. It’s also perfect for seeing the Chicago skyline and lake. Boat tours were all decent prices and we loved that you felt away from the hustle and bustle of the city despite it not being far at all.

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Ayako_D
July 7, 2026
Overlook Chicago Skyscrapers

It’s a very nice time to spend time with family and friends to overlook Chicago. Also, the trams are spacious and comfortable. When you visit Chicago, it would be nice to stop in Navy Pier and take this wheels.

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K9360MUdeanr
July 6, 2026
alright - not worth rearranging plans for

it's alright!! if you're a big shopper and have a lot of extra cash, it could be fun! it's very touristy, so if youre a local or have been to chicago before, a lot of the stores probably won't interest you much as they're catered to souvenirs. the rides are kind of boring, they don't have anything that's super cool or out of the ordinary. a regular county fair or mall fair would genuinely have more to ride on. food is crazy overpriced, but for a fun once in a while time it could be fun!

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Candy_L
July 6, 2026
It was fun. The line...

It was fun. The line moved quickly. We went around about 3 or 4 times on one turn. The cars are air conditioned

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