Centennial Wheel: Iconic Navy Pier Ferris Wheel Ride

No visit to Navy Pier is complete without a ride on the Centennial Wheel, Navy Pier’s iconic, 200-foot-tall Ferris wheel, promising unparalleled views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline. Each gondola seats up to 8 guests and is fully enclosed for year-round comfort.

Duration: 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Centennial Wheel - Navy Pier’s Centennial Wheel is an iconic part of the Chicago skyline and a treasured piece of Chicago cultural history. Soaring to heights of nearly 200 feet, the Wheel offers visitors unparalleled, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. No matter the season, the enclosed gondolas provide a comfortable experience and…
What's Included
  • Centennial Wheel Ticket
Location
Centennial Wheel
600 E Grand Ave, Navy Pier
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Shyanne_s
Oct 27, 2024
So beautiful, especially... - So beautiful, especially at night time. My husband and I went on the navy pier ferris wheel ❤️ Had a beautiful view.
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Labernardo-1969
Oct 17, 2024
Navy Pier in Chicago - The day we visited was sun, which made the place even more pleasant. A visit to the Navy Pier is one of the highlights in Chicago, whether to eat, stroll or simply follow the sunset. There are several restaurants and bathrooms there. If lucky, they can still watch activities like a rock band. Sensational.
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Todd_h
Oct 11, 2024
Chicago view - 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.
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Linitabeta82
Oct 8, 2024
Very funny!! - Super chevere the experience stroll through the area, eat there, the wheel is emblematic and we could not stop riding on it!!
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Kendra
Sep 27, 2024
Great Getaway - We stayed at the Sable on Navy Pier with beautiful views! We did Flyover Chicago which was so fun! Many great things to do! We will bring grandkids next time!
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April_p
Sep 22, 2024
Spectacular views - 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.
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Patrice_n
Sep 1, 2024
Fun - It was great I had so much fun everything was good and the people let us do so much I loved every second
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Quest38253463037
Aug 6, 2024
Nice place to visit for a sunset. - The Pier was great place to go to with my girlfriend. While it was a little busy, it was in no way suffocating. If you want to get a good view of the skyline and the lake I would recommend getting a ticket to get onto the Centennial Wheel. The views were phenomenal and walking on the lakefront trail was a good way to end on a fantastic day.
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Suech8350gy
Jul 16, 2024
Chicago's Ferris Wheel - Great views. Short ride. Not really sure it's worth the money, but it's a good place to sit for a while. The cars are large so my whole family was able to fit in one car.
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Ebony_m
Aug 16, 2024
This is NOT a must-do, it is a MUST-SKIP - 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.
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).