45-Minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour
Fly over Chicago landmarks with a private helicopter for up to 3
Duration
45 minutes
Ideal For
Up to 3 people
Includes
45-min helicopter flight, Skyline views
Highlights
Take a 45-minute helicopter flight from Schaumburg Regional Airport to see the Chicago skyline from above. You’ll pass major landmarks like Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower) and Navy Pier.
- Board a private flight for up to three people
- Fly past United Center, Soldier Field, and Wrigley Field
- See Navy Pier and the Chicago skyline from the air
- Skip road traffic by viewing the city from above
- Check in with valid photo ID if you are 18 or older
Things to know
Ages 4+ only. Weight limit is 260 lbs per person, and groups of three must be under 575 lbs total. The credit card used for booking must be presented with matching photo ID.
Cancellation Policy
No-shows are charged in full. If you no-show and want to reschedule, a $100 fee applies. If you are late, you may not be guaranteed to fly or reschedule the same day. The operator may reschedule due to FAA Temporary Flight Restrictions, weather, or maintenance; no fees apply.
FAQs
You must be at least 4 years old to fly. If you’re 18 or older, bring a valid photo ID for check-in.
The limit is 260 lbs per person. If you fly as a group of three, your combined weight must be under 575 lbs total.
Yes. Bring the credit card used for booking and a matching photo ID.
Meeting details
Schaumburg Regional Airport
More about Navy Pier
Navy Pier stretches out into Lake Michigan like a glittering finger pointing toward the horizon, and from the seat of a helicopter it transforms into one of the most photogenic landmarks in Chicago. The 45-minute Chicago Skyline Helicopter Tour gives you a perspective on Navy Pier that ground-level visitors simply cannot match, with its iconic Centennial Wheel turning slowly against the blue of the lake and the white wakes of boats fanning out from the docks below. As one of the city's most beloved gathering places, Navy Pier anchors the lakefront with a century of history, and seeing it from above puts that scale into immediate, breathtaking context.
As the helicopter sweeps along the shoreline, Navy Pier appears alongside the rest of Chicago's celebrated skyline, framed by the curve of the lake and the towering silhouettes of the Willis Tower, the John Hancock Center, and Trump Tower. The contrast is striking: the dense vertical canyon of downtown on one side, and the open expanse of water punctuated by Navy Pier on the other. You will see the Ferris wheel from an angle few people ever experience, watch sailboats drift in and out of the marina, and trace the elegant geometry of the pier as it juts into the lake. Every window of the helicopter becomes a postcard, and the ride is smooth enough to soak in every detail.
This tour is ideal for couples celebrating a special occasion, photographers chasing a unique Chicago shot, visitors who want to see the city in a single unforgettable sweep, and locals who think they have already seen it all. Families with older kids will love the thrill, and anyone fascinated by Chicago's lakefront architecture will find Navy Pier especially rewarding from the air. If you want a memory of Chicago that feels truly cinematic, soaring above Navy Pier and the skyline that surrounds it is hard to beat.