Chicago Helicopter Tour Over the Skyline & Lakefront

Lift off vertically and explore Chicago's skyline and lakefront from the air with an experienced professional pilot. Sweeping turns give you changing perspectives on the city's towers and waterfront.

• Listen to live commentary in English as you fly

Itinerary

1. Meet at Vertiport Chicago. Departures run from 10:00 to 22:30 at 5-minute intervals.

2. Chicago skyline snap tour — 10-minute flight: Fly over Fire Pitch, Chinatown Square Plaza, McCormick Place, Northerly Island, Soldier Field, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, and Lake Michigan on the standard guided route.

   On White Sox game days, this option follows an alternate route over Fire Pitch, United Center, The "L", 875 North Michigan Avenue, Magnificent Mile, and Lake Michigan.

   Chicago loop tour — 15-minute flight: Follow the same standard route through Lake Michigan, then continue over Grant Park, Cloud Gate, Lake Shore Drive, Dusable Harbor Park, The St. Regis Chicago, Navy Pier, The Playpen Chicago, Magnificent Mile, North Avenue Beach, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Diversey Harbor, The "L", and Willis Tower. This option also includes views of Adler Planetarium between Shedd Aquarium and Lake Michigan.

   On White Sox game days, the Chicago loop tour follows an alternate route over Fire Pitch, Chinatown Square Plaza, McCormick Place, Northerly Island, Lake Michigan, Grant Park, Cloud Gate, Lake Shore Drive, Dusable Harbor Park, The St. Regis Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Navy Pier, Soldier Field, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, The Playpen Chicago, Magnificent Mile, The "L", and Willis Tower.

   On Cubs game days, the Chicago loop tour follows an alternate route over Fire Pitch, Chinatown Square Plaza, McCormick Place, Northerly Island, Lake Michigan, Grant Park, Cloud Gate, Lake Shore Drive, Dusable Harbor Park, The St. Regis Chicago, 401 N Wabash Ave, Navy Pier, North Avenue Beach, Lincoln Park, Lincoln Park Zoo, Diversey Harbor, The Playpen Chicago, Magnificent Mile, The "L", and Willis Tower.

3. Return to Vertiport Chicago after your flight.

What's Included

• Safety orientation

Important details

• All ages are welcome
• Weight limit: 130 kg per passenger, even if you purchase a second ticket. Combined weight limits are 267 kg for 2–3 passengers and 500 kg for 4–6 passengers
• Bring your original photo ID (driver's license or passport) and the credit card used for booking. Photos of either are not accepted
• You may be refused service without a refund if you appear intoxicated
• Late fees are not included in the listed price. A USD 25 fee applies if you arrive more than 10 minutes late, plus another USD 25 for each additional 30-minute interval of lateness
• Parties larger than 3 may be split between helicopters or flights because of aircraft availability or safety requirements. Parties larger than 6 will always be split
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals may mean a shorter flight or rescheduling, subject to availability and staff discretion. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refundable