?? Free Trolley – The Navy Pier free trolley stops at multiple attractions near Navy Pier in downtown Chicago, in addition to Navy Pier itself. These include the Art Institute, Chicago Riverwalk, Millennium Park, and more.
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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.
During the day YES. It is in the bustling part of the city with lots of people. I have walked it several times by myself & never felt afraid. If you are walking with someone else I think it would also be safe in the evening hours.
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.
Set aside a few hoursWhether you want to spend your afternoon enjoying the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Chicago Children's Museum, or going on a boat tour, it can easily turn into an entire day's worth of fun. If you've set aside a few hours to explore Navy Pier, you won't need to feel rushed.
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.
GO RIO's 35-minute San Antonio River Walk boat tour connects you to the city's culture, history, architecture, and timeless charm. Just trying to get from place to place? Look for the GO RIO Shuttle signs that are located along the San Antonio River Walk downtown and on the Museum Reach.