Adler
Planetarium
CityPASS saves you 50% on admission to Chicago’s top 5 attractions.
Adler Planetarium CityPASS ticket includes VIP entry and general admission to all exhibitions, the historic Atwood Sphere and one 3-D theater show.
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Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium invites you to explore outer space without leaving Chicago. Follow astronauts into orbit and experience the beauty of starry night skies. Learn about current NASA missions, discover the Milky Way, and investigate what lies beyond in our nine exhibitions and multiple theaters.
Shoot for the Moon
Follow in the footsteps of astronaut Captain James A. Lovell, Jr. as he experimented with rockets and participated in NASA’s space race. Get up close to the Gemini 12 spacecraft (pictured), which spent fourteen days in orbit around the Earth in 1966. Stop by the Moon Wall to view NASA’s most recent, high-resolution images of the Apollo moon-landing sites.
Planet Explorers
Don’t miss Planet Explorers, the Adler’s newest permanent exhibition designed for families with young children. Children take the helm in a space adventure—piloting a rocket, living on a space station, and exploring the environment of Planet X. The whole family will enjoy hands-on activities and more.
Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass
See hundreds of the world’s most important telescopes in this Adler exhibition. Try to assemble your own telescope lens, and look through an original, 20-foot telescope built in the seventeenth century. Telescopes: Through the Looking Glass takes you from the origins of astronomy to the new frontiers waiting to be explored.
3D Universe Theater
Wear your 3D glasses for shows in Universe Theater. CityPASS tickets include your choice of these shows:
- Space Junk 3D, a tour of the dangerous field of debris littering the orbital space around Earth
- 3D Sun, an up-close view of the most powerful explosions in our solar system on the Sun
Historic Atwood Sphere
Take a tour inside Chicago’s oldest planetarium, the Atwood sphere. Constructed in 1913, this fifteen foot sphere offers is a piece of history and a tour of the dark night sky from Chicago—without the interference of light pollution.
Café Galileo’s and the new Adler Store
Take a break from space to enjoy lunch in Café Galileo’s, with a selection of sandwiches and salads made to order. Finish your visit with a trip to the NEW Adler Store, to find treasures every day.
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Adler Planetarium Details
| Location: | 1300 South Lake Shore Drive—on Museum Campus Chicago |
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| Website: | adlerplanetarium.org |
| Phone: | (312) 922-STAR(7827) |
| Hours: | Summer (June 6-Sept. 5): daily, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m Winter (Sept. 7-June 5): Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
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| CityPASS Admission | VIP entry and general admission to all exhibitions, the historic Atwood Sphere and one 3-D theater show | ||||||||||||
| CityPASS Entry | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the VIP Entry door at the South entrance (Street level) to avoid main ticket lines. | ||||||||||||
| Special Exhibits & Upgrades | Upgrades for CityPASS Holders
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| Transportation | CTA trains: Take the Red, Green or Orange Line to Roosevelt; transfer to an eastbound #12 Roosevelt bus CTA buses: #146 Marine-Michigan and #12 Roosevelt provide regular daily service directly to the planetarium |
What is CityPASS?
- Chicago CityPASS is a booklet of admission tickets to Chicago’s 5 best attractions. Booklets include detailed attraction information, hours, location, insider tips and a map.
- CityPASS booklets are valid for nine days beginning with the first day of use.
- CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. (You may encounter a line when you exchange a voucher for a booklet.)
- Choose your delivery option during checkout: Print vouchers or ship booklets.
- Look inside a CityPASS booklet
How do you use CityPASS?
- Exchange your voucher for a Chicago CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (Skip this step if you have your booklet shipped.)
- Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
- Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
- An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.
What’s included with CityPASS?
CityPASS includes admission to 5 Chicago attractions:
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Shedd Aquarium
VIP entry to Waters of the World galleries, Amazon Rising, Wild Reef, Abbott Oceanarium, Polar Play Zone, an aquatic show and Jellies special exhibit, plus your choice of a 4-D Experience more
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Skydeck Chicago
Fast Pass admission to the Skydeck’s 360-degree views and The Ledge glass floor balconies more
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The Field Museum
All Access Pass, including admission to all permanent and ticketed exhibitions plus your choice of one digital 3-D film more
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John Hancock Observatory
Fast Pass admission to Chicago’s best view, free multimedia tour narrated by David Schwimmer, Chicago’s only openair Skywalk, and $1 off a purchase of $5 or more at the world’s highest Lavazza Espression Café more
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Museum of Science and Industry
VIP entry into the museum, including Science Storms, U-505 (exhibit only), YOU! The Experience, an Omnimax show and Motion Simulator Ride more
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Adler Planetarium
VIP entry and general admission to all exhibitions, the historic Atwood Sphere and one 3-D theater show more
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Art Institute of Chicago
Audio tour and admission to all permanent collections and non-ticketed special exhibitions more
Customer Reviews — Chicago CityPASS
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posted by Lindsay on May-16-2012
I am very glad that we purchased CityPASS. It is a great value for your money, as you get to see everything that each attraction has to offer. It was great to pass the lines. The Aquarium line was very long, I'd say well over an hour wait, and we got to go right in. It's well worth it. I have no complaints and would recommend everyone who wants to get the best experience of Chicago to get CityPASS.
Worth of money
posted by Ehsan on May-15-2012
Skydeck and John Hancock Observatory were great. We took our booklets at Skydeck and skipped lines. Shedd aquarium was fantastic. Did not like Adler planetarium but Field museum was amazing. You can find anything you want in it. It takes a whole day and you can see every exhibition in the museum by your citypass for free.
Overall Great Savings,but be aware that .......
posted by Katherine on May-09-2012
Just returned from Chicago with my 9 year old.......Overall this is a great deal and you can skip to head of the line at most attractions ( great time saver), but beware of two things.....1) Art Institute is already free for kids, only advantage here was that you get a complimentary headset with the child's Chicago pass. Also, I had to wait in line there to exchange our Chicago passes for an entrance ticket. That took 25 minutes. That being said, the Art Institute was fantastic, and very much worth it. There is some construction currently and a long walk to the Chagall Windows, just FYI. 2) MythBusters, the current special exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry, was an extra cost which was not included in the Chicago Pass, and when I tried to purchase that exhibit only online before our trip, I was not able to do so. They had only the option of purchasing general admission + Mythbusters exhibit. The reason to do so ahead of time is to make sure you get the entrance time you want and don't have to wait around for the time they have open. It worked out for us that we got right into it within a 1/2 hour of arriving at the museum, but by then the school crowds had arrived and it was a bit of a letdown waiting for each experiment and getting ditched in line a lot. There are A LOT of school groups. Get to museums early, if at all possible! We went to the Shedd at 9 am, right when it opened, and we had an hour of noise-free and line-free museum time which was great! This pass motivated us to do all of these attractions. Honestly, if it weren't for the pass, we wouldn't have done all that we did while we there. Look at back of booklet, too. There are additional percentages off food courts/gift stores and Bloomingdale's!
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posted by test1 alicia on May-08-2012
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Great fun!
posted by Muriel Titus on May-03-2012
My visit to Chicago in April was my first experience in that city and I got to see so many wonderful sights while there. The City Pass was really worth the money and because my time was limited I got to pick out the best of the best! I highly recommend the City Pass
How to Buy
Buy now and, at checkout, choose to either have CityPASS booklets shipped to you or print vouchers. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.
Print voucher
Print your voucher at time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed. An on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the voucher. Exchange vouchers within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.
Ship Booklets
Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. We ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.
Buy at an Attraction
Chicago CityPASS is available for sale at all Chicago CityPASS attractions for the same low price.
Price Details
Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:
Save 50% off regular box office prices:
| Attractions | Adult Price | Child (3-11) | ||
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| Shedd Aquarium VIP entry to galleries, shows & 4-D Experience | $37.50 | $32.50 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| Skydeck Chicago Fast Pass admission and The Ledge | $35.00 | $35.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| The Field Museum All Access Pass & one digital 3-D film | $29.00 | $20.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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| John Hancock Observatory Fast Pass admission, SKY Tour, Skywalk & Café coupon | $34.72 | $34.72 | Ages 2 & under, free, Prices include tax | |
| Museum of Science and Industry VIP entry, Omnimax show & Motion Simulator Ride | $29.00 | $22.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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| Adler Planetarium VIP entry, Atwood Sphere, 3-D theater show & exhibits | $31.00 | $27.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| Art Institute of Chicago Audio tour & admission to all exhibitions | $25.00 | $7.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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Total Combined Box Office Price:
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Skip Most Ticket Lines
CityPASS booklet holders can skip most ticket lines. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS voucher for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. Please note: Some CityPASS attractions have longer lines during holidays.
Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable.
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| Shedd Aquarium | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the Will Call desk to skip main ticket line. Your VIP ticket gives you priority entry privileges during busy times, and access to the next available Abbott Oceanarium show time slot (entry on a space-available basis only). |
| Skydeck Chicago | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the CityPASS/Fast Pass lane. Follow the signs to skip main ticket and main security lines. |
| The Field Museum | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at Will Call (far right cashier desk, below CityPASS sign — inside the South entrance) for Express VIP entry and to skip the main ticket lines. |
| John Hancock Observatory | Present CityPASS booklet at Observatory lobby on the ground level. Exchange voucher for CityPASS booklet at the main ticket desk. |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher in the entry hall CityPASS line to skip the main ticket line. Then, go directly to the Motion Simulator Ride and Omnimax Theater to secure ride/show times. |
| Adler Planetarium | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the VIP Entry door at the South entrance (Street level) to avoid main ticket lines. |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Present CityPASS booklet or voucher at the main admission desk to exchange for an entrance ticket. |
FAQs
Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Chicago CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.
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How do I know if Chicago CityPASS is a good deal for me?
You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.
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When does the 9-day booklet validity period begin?
If you purchase today, you may begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014. Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.
Chicago CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Adler Planetarium on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other four tickets in your booklet.
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Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?
No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.
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What is an option ticket?
Chicago CityPASS includes two option tickets. One gives you the choice to visit either Adler Planetarium OR Art Institute of Chicago. The other gives you the choice to visit either John Hancock Observatory OR Museum of Science and Industry. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.
Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.
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What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?
Chicago child booklets are priced for ages 3-11. Children under age 3 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.
See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.
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What is a voucher and how do I use it?
A voucher is a one-page document that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the .pdf attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All vouchers must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your voucher, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)
Once printed, you take the pre-paid voucher to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the voucher. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your voucher.
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Do I skip every line with Chicago CityPASS?
Chicago attractions offer Express VIP entry for CityPASS holders. The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with a voucher to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. In the summer, weekends, and on holidays, even the CityPASS holders line may fill up, but you'll move much more quickly than guests waiting in regular ticket lines. You'll have to pass security at both Skydeck Chicago and the John Hancock Observatory security points. In our experience, these lines also move briskly when you use CityPASS.
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How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?
Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.
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Do I need to make reservations for Omnimax shows at the Museum of Science and Industry?
Chicago CityPASS' Museum of Science and Industry ticket includes admission to an Omnimax theatre presentation. Reservations are not required. When you arrive at the CityPASS counter, museum staff will assign a timed Omnimax ticket. For current show information: Details
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What does Fast Pass at Skydeck Chicago and John Hancock Observatory mean?
Admission is as easy and fast as it sounds. Both observation decks are alert to Fast Pass entrants. You will be whisked past general admission lines and go directly to the express elevators.
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Do I choose between The Field Museum and the Underground Adventure?
No. Admission to both Field and Underground Adventure are included with CityPASS.
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Adler Planetarium admission includes a planetarium show. Which one do I get?
Adler offers a number of different planetarium shows. Shows offered will vary depending upon the day and time of your visit. Show times and descriptions available at adlerplanetarium.org.
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What are Chicago Discount Days or Museum Free Days?
Chicago museums are publicly funded, and required to provide general admission to Illinois residents a specified number of days each year. On those days, many Illinois state residents and groups visit cultural institutions making for crowds and long lines.
We encourage you to check this list of Museum Free Days for each museum and try to schedule your visit to museums on other days to avoid crowds.
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How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?
International buyers will find the print-at-home voucher purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating Chicago CityPASS attraction.
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Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?
CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation
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How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?
We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, and Hawaii via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a U.S. shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Ground (Continental U.S.) $10.00 UPS 2-Day (Continental U.S.) $13.50 UPS Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.) $15.50 UPS 2-Day (Hawaii) $24.00 UPS 2-Day (Alaska) $25.50 Canada
We ship to Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. Mountain Time, Monday-Friday, will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Friday afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for a Canadian shipment of 1-14 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
UPS Standard $22.75 UPS Worldwide Express Saver $31.50 United Kingdom
United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Monday-Friday will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will ship on Monday, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-4 CityPASS booklets or Southern California admission cards:
Royal Mail $14.00 All Other Shipping Destinations
Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.
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How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?
We offer several UPS shipping options when you purchase CityPASS booklet delivery online. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.
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Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?
CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be shipped to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.
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Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?
CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Chicago You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself; Price Details.
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What is your return policy?
CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or vouchers that have not been redeemed.
Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.
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When does my CityPASS expire?
Voucher: Exchange vouchers for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.
Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2014.
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What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.
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What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?
CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.
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CityPASS does not include transportation or parking. We recommend CTA Visitor Passes. See below for a list of specific train and bus info for each attraction.
Chicago Public Transportation — CTA Visitor Passes
Chicago on $5.75 a day. Enjoy unlimited rides on all Chicago Transit Authority buses and trains — anytime, anywhere! CTA Visitor Passes make getting to Chicago's top attractions quick, easy and a lot cheaper than a cab ride.
1-day: $5.75 3-day: $14 7-day: $23
All CityPASS attractions are easily accessible using the CTA. For multiple rides on CTA, Visitor Passes are a great option for adults and children alike. The regular cash fare for children (7-11) is $1. Children 6 and under ride free. For additional sales outlets including hours and locations or to order in advance: transitchicago.com; (888) YOUR-CTA.
| Attraction Transportation Information | |
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| Shedd Aquarium | CTA trains: Take the Red, Green or Orange Lines to Roosevelt Road; transfer to an eastbound #12 Roosevelt bus CTA buses: #146 Marine Michigan and #12 Roosevelt provide regular daily service directly to the aquarium |
| Skydeck Chicago | CTA trains: Take the Orange, Pink, Brown or Purple Line to Quincy; walk one block west on Quincy Street and the Skydeck entrance is located on Jackson Boulevard CTA buses: Any buses going west on Adams service directly to the Skydeck |
| The Field Museum | CTA trains: Take the Red, Green or Orange line to Roosevelt; transfer to an eastbound #12 Roosevelt bus CTA buses: #146 Marine Michigan and #12 Roosevelt provide regular daily service directly to the museum |
| John Hancock Observatory | CTA trains: Take the Red Line to Chicago Ave; walk east two blocks to Michigan Avenue and then north two blocks CTA buses: Several buses on Michigan Avenue serve the John Hancock Center |
| Museum of Science and Industry | CTA trains: Take Metra Electric Line from downtown Chicago to 55th/56th/57th Street station, just 2 blocks from the museum CTA buses: #6 Jackson Park Express, #2 Hyde Park Express, #55 Garfield, and #10 MSI |
| Adler Planetarium | CTA trains: Take the Red, Green or Orange Line to Roosevelt; transfer to an eastbound #12 Roosevelt bus CTA buses: #146 Marine-Michigan and #12 Roosevelt provide regular daily service directly to the planetarium |
| Art Institute of Chicago | CTA trains: Take the Green, Brown, Pink, or Orange Line to Adams; Red and Blue Line to Jackson CTA buses: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 14, 26, X28, 126, 143 |