Art Institute of Chicago
See why Art Institute of Chicago is the only museum in the world to be top-ranked by Tripadvisor five years in a row! With a collection of art that spans 5,000 years and artists and cultures across the globe, the museum has something for everyone to enjoy.
Visiting with CityPASS® tickets
CityPASS offers 2 great ways to see Art Institute of Chicago: Chicago CityPASS or Chicago C3. No matter which one you choose, you’ll save.
- One simple purchase gives you admission to multiple attractions. And with 9 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to spend at each attraction.
- Save time researching. Only the best attractions, like Art Institute of Chicago, are included in CityPASS tickets. Rest assured you’re going to see the best Chicago has to offer.
- Admission to Art Institute of Chicago:Chicago CityPASS: Fast Pass Admission — Entry allows bypass of the general admission lines and includes the permanent collection and non-ticketed special exhibitions.Chicago C3: General Admission — Entry includes the permanent collection galleries and non-ticketed exhibitions.
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Vacationing with a family of 5
We have purchased CityPASS now for three cities: Southern California, New York and now Chicago. We have a family of 5 and this makes planning so easy and affordable!! Not to mention not standing in line for tickets!!!Chicago CityPASS
The CityPASS was the perfect way to plan our stay in Chicago. I was able to show my daughter my favorite places in Chicago, and a few others as well. The CityPASS provided a better price, and skipping to the front of the line was like icing on the cake!.Wonderful week in Chicago!
After doing much research about CityPASS and other group admission passes of the like, I knew I had to get the CityPASS. Chicago CityPASS gets you into 5 of the top sightseeing places - with an upgraded admission!Great Price
My family came to visit us from Colombia. It was their first time in the states and I wanted to make sure their first vacation was more than what they expected it to be. When I came across the Chicago CityPASS online I knew it was just what I needed to make their trip memorable. CityPASS Saved My Vacation and Marriage
We used Chicago CityPASS recently and it was a not only a vacation saver but a marriage saver. My husband and I would typically argue about which way to go and what to do next. The CityPASS was easy to use and offered detailed information as well as discounts.
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You must get this!
I visited Chicago with 3 family members and took advantage of the great savings and other features along with the purchase. No doubt this is a must if you plan to visit Chicago. A one stop shop with access to all good attractions and a very friendly platform to do the bookings and edit reservations to attractions if required.
Date published: 2026-01-06
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Andrea from
Very useful
CityPASS was very helpful during my stay in Chicago. It's a good start if you are new to a city and feel lost about what places to visit first. You can make a reservation anytime, even the same day of your visit, (if there is availability still). I highly recommend it. I'll use it in my next trips.
Date published: 2026-01-05
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Anonymous from
Completely worth it
Definitely worth it! It saves you time and money, and is just an easy way to visit Chicago’s landmarks with just one app, in which you can manage everything.
Date published: 2026-01-04
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TimeTravelers from
Worth Every Penny Saved
Before I learned of the CityPASS I was paying full price for each attraction I visited. Ad a family of 5 that added up quickly and was making our adventures expensive. After I got the CityPASS we were to add more things we wanted to see for less without breaking the budget.
Date published: 2026-01-04
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Paquin_gt from
The best desition ever
Purchasing the CityPass was the best desition We made with our family
Date published: 2026-01-02
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