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Navy Pier Ferris Wheel and Rides
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You can't visit Chicago without a trip to the famous Navy Pier!
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What visitors are saying
4.2I LOVE Navy Pier, the ferris wheel, and fun rides (we did mini golf, the swings, and carousel), but once they scanned the pass at the ferris wheel, it would not work at the other rides/activities.
Jun 22, 2026The lines were short, the rides were awesome, and the service by staff and security was court eouasnd inviting.
Jun 2, 2026Beautiful views from of the city and relaxing experience with a/c
Sep 10, 2026- Explore Chicago with Go City®Your Chicago pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
Overview
Enjoy the Navy Pier with your Centennial Wheel tickets and take in the commanding views of the city and Lake Michigan at 200 feet. You’ll get a 360-degree view, and as each gondola is enclosed, you can ride all year round, no matter the weather. Plus, you can pick from three other rides, including the Carousel, the Drop Tower, the Light Tower, the Pier Park Mini-Golf, the Tea Cups, and the Wave Singer. (These additional rides typically only operate between May and October, weather dependent.)
The Navy Pier in Chicago is considered the number one tourist and leisure destination in the Midwest, and it's the longest public pier in the world. Attracting 8.6 million visitors each year, Navy Pier is a 50-acre, lakeside wonderland that lets visitors enjoy the splendors of Lake Michigan.
Once you’ve taken a spin on the Navy Pier wheel, you can explore the other rides along the pier, check out the museums, or hit the shops and restaurants. Grab a famous Chicago hot dog or pick up a souvenir as a memento.
Navy Pier highlights
Centennial Wheel
Reaching heights of nearly 200 feet, you'll enjoy jaw-dropping, 360-degree views of Chicago and Lake Michigan. It features enclosed, climate-controlled capsules and operates year-round, weather permitting.
The Carousel
This carousel was designed exclusively for Navy Pier. Hop on a horse or hitch a ride with a frog and enjoy the trip!
The Drop Tower
Prepare for a G-force launch, followed by a free-fall towards the ground - this one is for the thrill-seekers!
The Wave Swinger
Soar through the air on a swing ride!
Light Tower
Enjoy the highs and lows of this fun tower.
Tea Cups
This fair ground classic is a colorful delight!
Pier Park Mini-Golf
Navy Pier’s newest attraction, it offers you mini-golfing fun on a 9-hole course that is designed for all ages and ability levels.
Facts
Before the Centennial Wheel was erected in 2016, the Navy Pier Ferris wheel stood in its place.
The Ferris wheel had over 17 million riders in its ten-year life span.
The record for the longest marathon on a fairground or theme park attraction was set in 2013 when Clinton Shepard rode the Ferris wheel for 48 hours, 8 minutes and 25 seconds.
What's included
We're the only pass in Chicago to include the Centennial Wheel + three additional rides!
Your three additional ride options include the Carousel, the Drop Tower, the Light Tower, Pier Park Mini-Golf, the Tea Cups, and the Wave Singer.
(Please note: these additional rides typically only operate between May and October, weather dependent, and all rides must all be used on the same day.)
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600 East Grand Avenue,, Chicago, USHow to get there
Accessible via #2 Hyde Park Express, #29 State, #65 Grand, #66 Chicago or the #124 Navy Pier Express bus routes. Free Trolley service is available daily between Navy Pier and State Street, Grand Avenue and Illinois Street. Also accessible via stop 8 on the Big Bus Hop-On and Hop-Off Tour.
Standard opening hours
The Centennial Wheel is open daily. Additional rides typically only operate between May and October, weather dependent.
Upcoming schedule changes
Find out more
For more information, visit the Navy Pier website.
Great Views
CenTexRN ·I rode the centennial wheel. None of the other attractions were open so I could not take advantage of the other 3 rides.
Navy pier and rides/games
April ·Our family loved the wheel, mini golf, and the swings. So nice to just have passes to show the attendant at each ride.
Terrible
I loved it ·Thewindows are dirty,you cant see anything else but dist, dirt and fingertips. Pictures look horrible. There was no AC first 5minutes it was awfully hot in that tiny cabin. The ride itself lasts less than 10min (only 3 spins). The staff is lazy and ignorant. They made me go back to the ticket book and wait 40min to “print ticket” when all tbey had to do is scan my go city passcode at the atraction. TOTAL WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY. VERY DISAPOINTING
chicago 2026
Muy divertido. muy emocionante. vistas increíbles y lo disfrutamos al maximo.
Iconic views
Oregon Travelers ·The Navy Pier was so fun to walk around. The line wasn’ ttyl long to get on the Ferris wheel, and we filled all 8 seats in the cart and didn’t feel crammed in. My one complaint is that the glass was so dirty we couldn’t get a clear pi cture through the cart.
What a wonderful experience
kimeunha ·I can get a wonderful experience, great nightseeing thank to you guys, thank you
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