Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket
Chicago, USA
- 15 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Take your Chicago experience to new heights with a ride on the iconic Navy Pier Centennial Wheel. Step into a climate-controlled gondola and enjoy sweeping views of the city skyline, Lake Michigan, and Navy Pier from 200 feet above the water. This family-friendly attraction is perfect for visitors of all ages looking to add a fun and memorable highlight to their day in downtown Chicago. Admire the scenery as you complete multiple rotations, and enjoy easy access to restaurants, shops, and lakeside entertainment right on Navy Pier. Tickets offer flexibility to ride any time during open hours.
What's Included
- Centennial Wheel Ticket
- Access to all on-site amenities during your visit (restrooms, restaurants, etc.)
- Multiple rotations on the Ferris wheel
- Mobile ticket for convenient entry
- Access to other rides or attractions at Navy Pier not listed
- Photo souvenirs (available for purchase)
- Food, beverages, and retail purchases
Meeting and Pickup
Operating hours
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Departure Point
- Centennial Wheel, 600 E Grand Ave Navy Pier, Chicago, IL 60611-3419
What To Expect
1
Centennial Wheel
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Navy Pier
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Reviews
4.2
based on 59 reviews
Shelley_P, May 2026
Easy on and off. Accessible for all ability levels. Great views of the Chicago skyline as you go around. Plenty of parking and snack and food options.
Rhonda_L, Dec 2025
Riding the Navy Pier Ferris Wheel was such a fun experience! The views of the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan were incredible, especially at night. It was smooth, safe, and perfect for families. A great way to slow down, enjoy the scenery, and make lasting memories—definitely worth it!
Liz_T, Nov 2025
The Ferris will provide phenomenal views of the city. I’ll probably take us in advance and it was very easy in and out.. this is a very fast activity but worth it
Rebecca_S, Oct 2025
Really enjoyed my visit to Chicago's Navy Pier Centennial Wheel (aka The Ferris Wheel). I was able to sit in a pod on my own, the weather was beautiful and clear so I could clearly see all around. It went “round” several times also which was great 😊
Crystal_M, Oct 2025
Great experience with a beautiful view!! Would definitely recommend and when visiting the city again will try at night to enjoy the lights!
Claudie_D, Jul 2025
Everything went smoothly, we were able to get on three more rides with this booking. Bicentennial wheel, merry go round, and tea cup rides. It all worth it!!!
Janice_R, Jul 2025
Excellent activity choice when visiting Chicago. The Academy students were amazing, accommodating and professional. Loved this experience!
Hector_R, Jul 2025
Pretty underwhelming view - whirling around in a circle twice after it taked 15 minutes to load/unload the 42 gondola cars. The observation deck on the Willis Tower is much more impressive of a view. Maybe more interesting for young children but there were eight adults packed into my gondola car and there wasn't much mobility.
Adam_C, May 2025
Nice experience. Could’ve been a bit longer though. The person didn’t know how to scan our tickets since thru Viator you don’t get a QR code.
Devan_R, May 2025
Don’t buy Ferris wheel tickets from this site, apparently they don’t accept any third party vendors - wasted money.
Shyanne_S, Oct 2024
So beautiful, especially at night time. My husband and I went on the navy pier ferris wheel ❤️ Had a beautiful view.
Todd_H, Oct 2024
Beautiful view of Chicago. Smooth ride, easy on and off. Great food choices if you’re looking for a place to eat. Within walking distance of Magnificent Mile.
April_P, Sept 2024
Although the line was long, it went very fast. Amazing views from all around. The city on one side and the lake full of sailboats on the other. Spectacular views.
patrice_N, Sept 2024
It was great I had so much fun everything was good and the people let us do so much I loved every second
Ebony_M, Aug 2024
This activity can definitely be skipped. The view is not as amazing as I expected it to be and is not worth the price paid. When we arrived, we were met with a challenge as Viator provided the tickets with a barcode and the box office is only equipped to scan QR codes. After asking for a manager, I was then told “oh it is not that serious, you can get on”. If it wasn’t that serious, why go back and forth with me for 4 minutes about not having a “correct” ticket. Then there is a sign right before you get on that read “stop for your free picture”, however, when we got off we were handed the PRINTED picture and was given a price of $25… thus NOT FREE! If the picture was indeed free, it would have been worth the price paid. Oh and it was only 2 rotations around.
STANLEY_R, Jun 2024
Odyssey Dinner Cruise on Lake MICHIGAN is nice, enjoyed DJ Pat and the music 🎶, weather was not the best (foggy), but overall had a great time
AnaFabiola_H, Jul 2025
The barcode on the tickets that Viator sent me could not be read by the
Wheel Scanner, they asked me for a QR code and I didn't have it, I couldn't use the tickets, I already requested a refund
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jessica_a, Nov 2024
No pude tomar el recorrido por qué ese día no había servicio ya que era acción de gracia pero la aplicación nunca me lo dijo
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