Chicago Helicopter Tour With Holiday Lights

Tis the season to experience the city lights on a very special holiday Chicago helicopter ride. Depart from the downtown Chicago heliport and be whisked over the magical skyline glowing in red, blue, and green. You'll soar 24 miles of Chicago gliding above the illuminated Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Lincoln Park Zoo, Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, and so much more.The pilot-led flight is guaranteed to spread holiday cheer as you take in the one-of-a-kind nighttime views of the festive lights display below.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chicago Skyline, Chicago, IL 60601

Capture the Chicago skyline light up the night sky as it's skyscrapers glow in magical holiday lights displays!
You’ll depart from our downtown heliport, just minutes from the “Loop.” Before your flight, enjoy fun facts on the history of Chicago and “pilot an aircraft” from the interactive flight simulator in our 6,000 square-foot guest center. The holiday lights helicopter tour is narrated by the expert pilots, chronicling the history from the times of Fort Dearborn to today.

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Guaranteed Rate Field, 333 W 35th St, Chicago, IL 60616, USA

The helicopter departs, first passing US Cellular field and McCormick Place out over the Great Lake Michigan. Prepare to be wowed by the cityscape aglow on the approach to downtown Chicago.

Pass By: Navy Pier, 600 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-3419

Next see the illuminated Navy Pier jutting off the shoreline.

Pass By: Chicago River, Chicago, IL

Capture the colorful lights from the magnificent skyscrapers reflecting onto the Chicago River.

Pass By: Lincoln Park Zoo, 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614-4757

The tour extends up the coastline to view Chicago's famous Lincoln Park Zoo Lights festival and Lakeview neighborhood.

Pass By: Wrigley Field, 1060 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 60613-4566

Get a bird's eye view of Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs.

Pass By: The Magnificent Mile, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611

After a slight turn, behold the holiday lights display of Chicago’s Magnificent Mile.

Pass By: Skydeck Chicago - Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive Entrance on Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606-7147

Float past the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere.

Pass By: 360 Chicago Observation Deck, 875 N Michigan Avenue 94th Floor, Chicago, IL 60611-1803

See 360 Chicago Observation Deck, standing at over 1,000 ft tall.

Pass By: Millennium Park, 201 East Randolph Street, Chicago, IL 60601-6530

Get one last view of sparkling Millennium Park.

Pass By: Soldier Field, 1410 Museum Campus Dr, Chicago, IL 60605, USA

Lastly, soar past Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. The tour will return where it began at the heliport, and a keepsake printed photograph will be available for purchase.