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Chicago CityPASS

A bundled-ticket pass covering Skydeck, Field, Shedd and a choice of other top attractions.

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The verdict

Who it's worth it for

Great for

Depends

Not for
  • Travellers on a budget
  • If you've only got a day
  • Families with kids
  • Couples
  • Solo travellers

A skip for most travellers.

Why we say this

Insider secrets & local vibes

Real savings of roughly 40-50% off gate prices, plus a frequent queue-skip, but only if you genuinely hit four or five of the included big-ticket attractions within the validity window.
Not independently verified — estimated
It's a planning tool, not a thing you experience — and it quietly pushes you toward a paid-museum-heavy itinerary, so a traveler whose Chicago is parks, neighborhoods, and the lakefront should skip it as wasted money.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like

Reading the room, traveller by traveller

  • With kids

    Worth it for families planning to power through several paid attractions.

  • Multigenerational

    Sensible value for a group committed to the big-ticket museums together.

  • As a couple

    Skip it unless your plan is genuinely museum-heavy over several days.

Good to know

Before you go

Cost
~$120–130 adult (5 attractions)
Time
Valid 9 days
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Best for trips planning at least four or five of the included attractions.
Booking
Buy online before the trip; it is valid nine days from first use.
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