How long does it take to go around the Chicago Ferris wheel?

Everyone can enjoy a trip on the wheel with its appeal to kids and adults alike. Even those who have a fear of heights can still have fun thanks to the comfortable and welcoming enclosed gondolas that passengers ride up on. It takes about 15 minutes to do a complete loop on the wheel.



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During Summer operations with larger crowds, we typically have ride times between 12-20 minutes. During Winter operations with smaller crowds, we typically have ride times between 10-15 minutes. But as always, every ride is three full revolutions of the wheel.

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Tickets for single rides are $12 for military and children ages 3 to 11 and $15 for adults. Children younger than 3 can ride for free. From Nov. 1 through March 31, Illinois residents will get a special seasonal rate of $10 for military and children and $12 for adults.

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Cushioned-seats, heat/air-conditioning and space for up to eight people in each pod allow you to be comfortable during your three smooth turns around the wheel.

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There is no admission fee to enter Navy Pier. Attractions within Navy Pier may have admission prices and those prices can be obtained from each individual attraction's box office.

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As opposed to the 1995 wheel's red gondolas, the new gondolas don Navy Pier's signature blue and offer individual seating. Navy Pier's previous ride operated on a continuous rotation system, meaning that passengers boarded while it was still moving.

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At nearly 200 feet high, the Centennial Wheel provides 360-degree views of the city and the lake that are quite unlike any other. This low-key ride typically lasts for about 15 minutes and allows visitors to take in picturesque sights in comfort and ease.

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The Dubai Eye (Dubai, UAE) The Dubai Eye is the world's largest Ferris wheel. It opened in 2021 on tiny Bluewaters Island in the Arabian Gulf.

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The Riverwalk is free and open to the public.

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How much is parking at Navy Pier? The parking garage hours are open 24×7. The Navy Pier parking prices at East and West Garages start from $16 and go up to $53 per day. Valet parking can be as expensive as $55 for 12 hours.

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