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 includes the permanent collection and non-ticketed special exhibitions.Chicago C3: General Admission
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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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Lobo from
Frustrating Adler Planetarium Experience
The bad experience I had was when we visited the Adler Planetarium. The app stated we needed to arrive at least one hour before closing. It closes at 4:00 pm, and we arrived at 3:05 pm. They didn’t let us in, and it was our last day. What made it even more frustrating was the staff saying if we had purchased tickets directly from them, we would have been allowed to enter. Being denied entry for being just four minutes late, even though saying that we would only take 30 min to look inside felt not only frustrating but also very unkind and disappointing.
Date published: 2025-08-10
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Fun Time from
Wonderful time
I was happy with my CityPass purchase. Not only was it a great savings, we also got discounts at the museum gift shops.
Date published: 2025-08-10
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ChicagoJon from
Still have to wait in regular admissions line
Not worth the money! Also, you don’t get to skip any lines. Absolute waste. Buy tickets from the individual museums/attractions.
Date published: 2025-08-08
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Dinchen from
Absolutely unforgettable
“The Chicago CityPASS was absolutely fantastic! It made visiting the city’s top attractions easy, affordable, and stress-free. We skipped most ticket lines and saved a lot of time. The pass included amazing sights like the Shedd Aquarium, Skydeck Chicago, and the Field Museum, which were all unforgettable. Everything was well-organized, and the mobile tickets worked perfectly. If you want to see the best of Chicago without the hassle, I highly recommend the CityPASS – it’s worth every penny!
Date published: 2025-08-08
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Joule0 from
Awesome!!
The CityPass was awesome, we have options to visit and do, and only need to worry about be there on time.
Date published: 2025-08-07
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unhapplyTraveller from
Absolutely Terrible
I bought a CityPASS C3. However, I cannot make a reservation for 360 Chicago while there are slots available. It means that CityPASS holders are discriminated.
Date published: 2025-08-07
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Happy Traveler 303 from
Wow! Great Pass with lots to do!
Thie CityPASS was so much more than what we hoped for! It was so easy to use and it had a lot of different things we could do! We were able to get a lot done in 24 hours. We will make this an annual event!!
Date published: 2025-08-07
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Flor Abella from
Me enamore de Chicago
Organiza tu viaje de manera simple y visualiza desde tu celular todo lo que podes hacer en la ciudad. Ideal para no perder tiempo y aprovechar al máximo tu visita.
Date published: 2025-08-06
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Happy from
Grandioso
No te puedes perder lo Mejor de Chicago con My City Pass. Tiene un Costo Super Accesible!
Date published: 2025-08-06
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Adrian from
Great time
You save a lot of money and time I recommend buying a City pass
Date published: 2025-08-04
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