It pays to know this stuff
before you leave home.
John Hancock Observatory is at 875 N. Michigan Avenue. Click on the icon
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Hours
We're open daily from 9:00am to 11:00pm (last ticket sold at 10:45pm).
Best times to visit
To avoid the crowds, come before 11:00am or after 6:00pm. You can find specific times at www.sunrisesunset.com. (By the way, any time at night is good for those starry skylines.)
Admission prices
Get our new multimedia Sky Tour FREE with every admission!
General admission
Adults (12-64) ..................$15*
Seniors (65+) ..................$13*
Youth (4-11) ....................$9*
Children (under 4) ........... FREE
Fast Pass - express entry up and down!
Adults (12-64) ..................$25*
Seniors (65+) ..................$23*
Youth (4-11) ....................$19*
Children (under 4) ............FREE
Sun & Stars - one ticket for views of Chicago by night and day (valid 48 hours).
Adults (12-64) ................$18*
Seniors (65+) .................$16*
Youth (4-11) ...................$12*
Children (under 4) ..........FREE
*Includes city and county amusement tax
Find out about our group rates for parties of 20 or more.
For information call 1-888-875-VIEW (8439).
Driving directions
From the Kennedy Expressway exit at Ohio Street (both Ohio exits are eastbound only) and go east to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan, take a left (north), then carry on to Delaware Street then turn right (one-way heading east). Unload at the first building entrance. The escalator in the Delaware lobby will bring you straight to our entrance.
Traveling south on Lake Shore Drive exit at Michigan Avenue. Carry on south on Michigan to Delaware Street, turn left (one-way heading east) and unload at the first building entrance. The escalator in the Delaware lobby will bring you straight to our entrance.
Traveling north on Lake Shore Drive exit at Monroe Street and go west to Michigan Avenue. At Michigan, turn right (north). Carry on north until Delaware Street then turn right (one-way heading east). Unload at the first building entrance. The escalator in the Delaware lobby will bring you straight to our entrance.
For information en route, weekdays 9:00am-5:00pm, please call 1-312-751-3680. All other times, please call 1-312-751-3680 ext.2892
Best parking
The most convenient parking in the area is located at John Hancock Center with entrances off Chestnut (westbound) and Delaware (eastbound). We've got 750 parking spots so there's plenty of space. Better still it's all under cover.
Transport
CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) buses run along Michigan Avenue 24 hours a day, and stop within steps of John Hancock Center. So why not take the green option? Go to www.transitchicago.com for more information.
Disabled & parent-friendly access
Access is available from our parking garage, Delaware and/or Chestnut entrances. Although all entrances are disabled and stroller friendly, it's better to access the building from the Delaware entrance to ensure direct access to the concourse level via elevator. Disabled and parent friendly bathrooms are located on both the lower concourse level of John Hancock Center and John Hancock Observatory on level 94.