Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum1 hours
Recommended2 hours
Maximum4 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeFree
Best Time to Visit
Summer for festivals, winter for ice skating. Morning for crowd-free photos
Price Range
FreeHow to Get There
CTA metro to Washington/Wabash or Monroe stations. Buses on Michigan Ave. Walking from Loop 5-10 minutes.
What to Expect
Cloud Gate (The Bean) — main sculpture. Crown Fountain — interactive fountains with faces. Jay Pritzker Pavilion — concert venue with stunning Frank Gehry architecture. Lurie Garden — free garden.
Best Photo Spot
Skyline reflection in Cloud Gate, view of Pritzker Pavilion from Great Lawn
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Monday06:00 — 23:00
Tuesday06:00 — 23:00
Wednesday06:00 — 23:00
Thursday06:00 — 23:00
Friday06:00 — 23:00
Saturday06:00 — 23:00
Sunday06:00 — 23:00
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faq.subtitle Millennium Park
Early morning (before 8am) weekdays is nearly empty. Sunset gives beautiful light. Night illumination is dramatic.
Art Institute of Chicago across the street. Maggie Daley Park with playgrounds. Chicago Riverwalk 5 min away.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Millennium Park
Arrive 30 min before sunset — you'll get photos in daylight and dusk.
In summer, bring a blanket for lawn seating at free Pritzker Pavilion concerts.
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