Practical Information
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Visit Duration
Minimum2 hours
Recommended3 hours
Maximum5 hours
Entrance Fee
FreeEntry free. Attractions paid: Ferris wheel $18, carousel $8
Best Time to Visit
Summer for fireworks. Evening for Ferris wheel with city lights
Price Range
FreeHow to Get There
Free trolley from Grand Red Line station in summer. Bus 29, 65, 66. Uber/Lyft ~$10-15 from Loop.
What to Expect
Centennial Wheel Ferris wheel (200 ft). Children museum, IMAX theater. Restaurants and shops. Lake and river cruises. Summer — fireworks Wednesday and Saturday.
Best Photo Spot
Skyline view from pier end, from Ferris wheel at sunset
Working Hours
Updated: Jan 9, 2026Monday10:00 — 22:00
Tuesday10:00 — 22:00
Wednesday10:00 — 22:00
Thursday10:00 — 22:00
Friday10:00 — 22:00
Saturday10:00 — 22:00
Sunday10:00 — 22:00
Note
Attractions have separate schedules
faq.title
faq.subtitle Navy Pier
Yes! City and lake views are stunning, especially at sunset. Gondolas are enclosed and air-conditioned.
Chicago Children's Museum, carousel, Pier Park rides, summer splash fountain. Perfect for families.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Navy Pier
Arrive by 9pm in summer on Wednesdays or Saturdays — free fireworks at 9:30pm!
Free trolley from Grand station (Red Line) runs every 20 minutes.
Reviews
Weather
Average temperature by month
Now
1°
1°85%12 м/с
Today
5°-4°
5°-4°Tomorrow10°0°
10°0°Wed
3°-6°
3°-6°Thu-3°-9°
-3°-9°Fri1°-4°
1°-4°Sat-3°-10°
-3°-10°Sun
-11°-13°
-11°-13°1°
-7°Jan
3°
-5°Feb
9°
0°Mar
16°
6°Apr
22°
12°May
27°
17°Jun
30°
20°Jul
28°
19°Aug
25°
15°Sep
18°
9°Oct
10°
2°Nov
3°
-3°Dec
What else to see
Interesting places nearby
