This tour is unique as it offers the ability for you and two of your friends or family (a total of 3 passengers) to experience what it is like to fly over the city of Chicago on a 45 minute thrill seeking guided tour. The price is the total for all 3 passengers (saving you money compared to other operators who charge per person.)
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:23 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 13.
Fly over the home of the Chicago Bulls!
See where the Chicago Cubs play from the sky.
Fly past this beautiful urban park, home to Millennium Park, Buckingham Fountain, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Museum Campus.
Home of Cloud Gate aka "The Bean"
Fly past this 100-story skyscraper and home to the 360 Chicago observation deck.
See the famous Centennial Wheel from the sky.
Home of the Chicago Cubs!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour lasts about 45 min. The itinerary has 7 stops.
Prices start at $849 per person for this Chicago experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 4 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 12 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet at the passenger waiting area downstairs at the Schaumburg Regional Airport below Pilot Pete's restaurant. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification in order to travel. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 3 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour | 45 min | 4.8 (134) | $849 | |
 Chicago River 45-Minute Architecture Tour from Magnificent Mile | 45 min | 4.7 (3,797) | $28 | View |
 Chicago Skyline Snap Tour Helicopter Flight Over Chicago | 7 min–10 min | 3.8 (32) | $150 | View |
 Chicago Helicopter Tour: City to Shoreline | 20 min–25 min | 4.5 (35) | $350 | View |
 Chicago Architecture River Cruise | 1h–1h 15min | 4.8 (17,251) | $39 | View |
 Chicago River 90 Minute Architecture Tour | 1h 30min | 4.7 (11,364) | $45 | View |
 Chicago Architecture Center River Cruise aboard First Lady | 1h 30min | 4.9 (7,693) | $57 | View |
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 134 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Heli Chicago.
