We went on a Tuesday morning in October. There were extremely low crowds so we were able to take our time and take as many pictures as we wanted. We had expedited entry due to CityPASS, but we didn’t need it.

I don't love heights but went on this anyway with family. It was honestly not as anxiety inducing as I worried it might be. The elevator up is a trip, in the very quick minute or two it takes you to go up that high (while your ears are popping) there are graphics showing you how you've now passed the height of other several famous tall landmarks. Once the door opens and you're out on the observation floor, it's not really all that scary. No more so than sitting in the window seat of a plane and looking out and down, and here you get to take your time and there are lots of signs and guides to show you what you're looking at. It's actually very cool to see the city from this viewpoint. I'm an 80's girl but I hadn't known that this was the building where they filmed the scene from Ferris Bueller where Ferris and Sloane stand and lean up against the glass looking out over the city... here they have a sign up on that corner of the building and little footprints on the floor so you can re-create it for yourself :) There are lines of people to take their turn in the actual ledge boxes; if you pay extra for priority you can bypass the lines and get in whenever you are ready, but once you're there they time you for about 2 minutes I think? And they'll take one pro shot of you that you can buy later, but you get the rest of the few minutes to take your own shots in the glass box. Altogether a fun experience, if only to just be that high up!

The initial entry into the building is a little poorly marked for the SkyDeck. You go down to go up. We went on a cloudy day but they showed us the camera view from the top and were willing to change our reservation. You need a reserved time entry. It is not a glass elevator, for those who aren’t fond of heights. Of course, the views are exceptional and the Glass Ledge was fun. You have to have the usual cheesy photos taken at 2 points.

Amazing place to understand Chicago icons and History. Wonderful view. Outstanding customer service. Special thanks to Andres Carino who could locate a lost scarf and sent to me in Indianapolis prior to my departure back to Brazil.

Worth going up and seeing the views. It’s organized but takes quite a while. Look into getting express passes if you can. You only get a short amount of time to take pictures at the top so know which poses you want ahead of time.

Really well done. Lots of signage and lots of available clean restrooms. Plenty to see and read on your way to the elevators. Well organized. They will even take pictures with your phone! Felt like we had plenty of time on the actual ledge! A MUST DO when in Chicago.

We visited at 9am on a Wednesday, it was quite quiet and we got up to the 103rd floor very quickly! We had expedited entry which I would recommend. The staff were all lovely! So friendly and helpful. There was no wait for the ledge and the staff allowed us to spend as much time there as we wanted! We were not rushed at all. The views are amazing and the whole experience is worth every penny! Would highly recommend if in Chicago!

This attraction is amazing to get a 360 view of the city. The ledge is an exciting experience that lets you stand over the city and get a picture of you above the clouds. Definitely get the city pass because it gets you into the expedited entry and lets you skip the line.

Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower offers breathtaking views of the city skyline. The iconic glass ledge is a thrilling experience. However, long wait times can be a downside. Overall, it's a must-visit for the stunning panoramas.

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