Private 45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour
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Chicago, USA
- 45 minutes (approx.)
- Flight time: 45 minutes
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take in sweeping views of Chicago from the air during a scenic helicopter flight that offers a premier experience of the Windy City. This private 45-minute flight provides an aerial look at landmarks such as Millennium Park, Navy Park, and Wrigley Field. Ideal for a special occasion, this helicopter tour accommodates up to three people and includes the use of noise-cancelling headsets to hear the pilot clearly.
- Scenic helicopter flight in Chicago
- Get great photo ops of Chicago from the air
- Pass by sites such as John Hancock Center and Willis Tower
- Includes use of headsets in flight and parking
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Live commentary on board
- Noise cancelling headsets
- Free Parking
- Free photos of and in front of the helicopter! (Our pilots are great photographers.)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Schaumburg Regional Airport905 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA
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.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
United Center (Pass By)
Soldier Field (Pass By)
Grant Ulysses Park (Pass By)
Millennium Park (Pass By)
John Hancock Center (Pass By)
Navy Pier (Pass By)
Wrigley Field (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Total weight per passenger: 260 lbs
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Each passenger must weight less than 260 pounds (Aircraft structural weight and balance limit)
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Margaret_B
Everything! The experience of this helicopter ride in general will always be memorable. Being able to see the changing of the leaves from above. Matt's knowledge of Chicago, his kindness & patience was truly appreciated.
Reviews
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Richard_W, Aug 2026
Our Family day in the sky was absolutely perfect! There were a few nerves when we arrived but pilot answered all of our questions and guide us on an unforgettable tour, circling downtown, Navy pier, the Stadiums, Chicago River - it was incredible. If you are thinking about it, just do it! It’ll be a memory that will last a lifetime.
Jayme_K, Jul 2026
What an incredible experience! The helicopter ride gave us breathtaking views of the Chicago skyline, Lake Michigan, and all the iconic landmarks. The staff was friendly, professional, and made us feel safe from start to finish. It was smooth, exciting, and definitely one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique way to see Chicago!
Timothy_L, Jul 2026
Great experience seeing downtown Chicago from a top view. Our pilot Sara was great. Highly recommended!
Elza_N, Apr 2026
We had a fantastic time, it was so cool to see the city this way! The entire team was welcoming and Steve was a wonderful pilot. 100/10 would recommend this experience.
Joseph_G, Feb 2026
Experience was a 10/10 definitely would return for the summer! Thank you to Matt for being such a good pilot.
Mario_A, Sep 2025
The pilot was awesome and had great tour comments. We were about to fly really close to the buildings in downtown Chicago, over Lake Michigan, by the river and west Chicago!
Anthony_P, Dec 2024
Pilot Matt was very friendly and informative of landmarks. He handled the helicopter very well in on a windy day!
Karin_M, Dec 2024
Very, very nice pilot STEVE and a very nice Trip from Schaumburg to Skyline from Chicago abd back. It was an real cool Event! THANKS
Armando_A, Oct 2024
Very great experience!! Definitely worth it. I’ll be back soon for another great experience. Thank you for everything
Margaret_B, Oct 2024
Everything! The experience of this helicopter ride in general will always be memorable. Being able to see the changing of the leaves from above. Matt's knowledge of Chicago, his kindness & patience was truly appreciated.
Kristina_H, Aug 2024
Pilot cancelled one hour prior to our scheduled time. While I appreciate his concern for our safety. I was on the Uber already from the city (Chicago). The Uber driver was lovely but $200 for a ride in an Uber was not the helicopter over the city experience I was expecting. I do need to note he offered to reschedule but due to the fact I have other plans and I’m on a vacation for my Birthday my time was extremely limited. I was given a refund but my dissatisfaction and disappointment was an understatement.
alan_b, Jun 2024
It was my wife's 81 birthday gift from me. She absolutely loved every minute of the trip around Chicago and the lake front. We also got to see Wrigley Field from the air. My grandson also accompanied us on the trip. It was special to him as he is the Chicago Cubs organist.
Hope_J, Oct 2023
The helicopter tour was amazing! Our pilot Tommy was excellent and fun. He took plenty of pictures beforehand and did a great job of pointing out areas we flew over. Highly recommend!!
Angel_D, Sep 2023
It was an amazing time…..even if your scared of heights I highly recommend you still go, won’t regret it.
Maurice_J, Aug 2023
I like the time the instructor took to point out interesting parts of the city. The best part we’re the views of downtown Chicago!
Katrina_F, Jul 2023
Flying over Wriggle Field - Where many family memories were made in the stadium and now over, Go Cubs !
DEVANTE_F, Jul 2023
We took off at least 40 min before they time slot I paid for also the noise cancellation was dead so I couldn’t really enjoy it because it was so loud I couldn’t talk to my wife or point out things I seen because the headphones was dead so we couldn’t communicate…it just felt very rushed
daniel_w, Jun 2023
the pilot tommy was so cool, friendly, personal and gave us world class customer service. it’s not everyday we do something like this it may be everyday he flies, but i can’t thank him enough for being so nice to me and my 7 year old daughter the whole time. felt like family
Earnest_A, Jun 2023
The scenery was beautiful downtown The driver was very professional, and willing to teach anything you wanted to know during the process
Response from Host, Jul 2023
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Tori_Y, Jun 2023
This was one of the most amazing experiences of my lifeeee I loved every minute of it. I went with a friend and we were so happy with it. Steve was the sweetest !! He made sure me and my friend got a picture we liked and we thought that was so sweet. 1000/10 would recommend!!
Peter_N, May 2023
Downtown Chicago is beautiful. Steve was very nice and help took photos of us. Would love to take another flight with him
Jordan_S, May 2023
1 of 1 experience! Hospitality from when we arrived all the way until we got off the helicopter was nothing less than stellar. Our tour guide was super informational, soft spoken guy but really put us at ease as it was our first time!
Elizabeth_M, Apr 2023
Surprised my boyfriend with this helicopter tour of the Chicago. chuck the pilot absolutely blew our expectations! Amazing hospitality, beautiful views and made for an affordable once in a lifetime experience! Thanks chuck!
Dante_J, Mar 2023
This was the best experience of my life I will do this again my girl was excited on her birthday definitely recommend
Yousef_J, Feb 2023
Greatest experience ever the pilot was super nice and informative and made us feel safe. Very smooth flying good view amazing pilot 10/10.
Jakkit_P, Jan 2023
Awesome flying through downtown Chicago. Super smooth flight and soft landing. Steven was our pilot that day. A memory that will last forever. Thank you.
ANDRZEJ_K, Dec 2022
My flight was canceled and never rescheduled. I never received a refund. No one ever contacted me back to reschedule or offer a refund.
Alan_E, Nov 2022
Chuck the pilot was a personable skilled professional, he made the trip so enjoyable. I'd take this trip again.
James_A, Nov 2022
The helicopter was so cool, our pilot Sara was absolutely brilliant and showed us all the things we wanted to see and we can’t recommend her or the flight enough absolutely fantastic trip highly recommended
Fredrick_B, Oct 2022
It was a breathtaking experience. It was my Queen's 50th Birthday present. She was so happy. We will surely be coming back for additional tours.
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