Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours in Illinois

Experience Chicago from the air and the water on this two-part tour that features a river cruise and a helicopter ride above the city. First, take a cruise down the Chicago River to learn about the architectural history of the town. Then, board a state-of-the-art helicopter and fly above the skyline. Both tours are fully narrated and you will see Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, Soldier Field, the John Hancock Center, Willis Tower, and more.

Celebrate the holidays in Chicago with a special scenic helicopter ride that provides a dazzling perspective on the Windy City's top attractions. Depart from a heliport located downtown near the Loop and fly over illuminated landmarks such as Willis Tower (formerly Sears Tower), Navy Pier, Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Lake Michigan while listening to commentary from your pilot about the history of Chicago. At the heliport, you can enjoy hot chocolate and seasonal treats, history exhibits, and an interactive flight simulator.

Travelers who like to get to know a city by seeing it from above will love this tour. View Chicago's long coastline from the seat of a helicopter, then take your time spotting each individual landmark from the observation deck at 360 Chicago. There will be opportunities to take lots of impressive photos. Choose between a daytime or nighttime tours, for unforgettable views at any time of day.

Soar above the city lights of Chicago on a 15-minute nighttime helicopter ride with live narration by experienced pilots. Enjoy birds-eye views of downtown landmarks, then bank past Navy Pier to Lincoln Park and Uptown. Hear about the history of the city as you take in unforgettable views of downtown's bristling skyscrapers, and see Willis Tower, Millennium Park and Soldier Field. This unique experience offers a once in a lifetime view of the Second City at its most stunning.

Get a front row seat to Chicago's fireworks display during a 25 to 30-minute helicopter ride above the Windy City.  The nighttime tour takes you over Navy Pier, the Loop, and North Side. Listen to in-flight commentary through a provided headset, which also mutes outside noise. Then, fly to Navy Pier and photograph the stunning fireworks from above before returning to the Earth.

On a daytime helicopter tour over Chicago, enjoy views of the city's famed architecture and other sights from the air. You'll fly over Willis Tower (the old Sears Tower), Wrigley Field, Lincoln Park, and more while a pilot provides commentary about the city as you go.

You and a guest will soar above Chicago's skyscapers, shoreline and iconic sights on a private, 15-minute helicopter tour of the city. Communicate with your personal pilot through a two-way headset, and personalize your flight to your interests. Capture extraordinary aerial images of the city scape as you fly past Lincoln Park and Lake Michigan, then spot Willis Tower, the John Hancock Building and the gleaming Trump Tower. Bank high above Millennium Park and enjoy views of the Windy City from the comfort of a climate-controlled private helicopter. Tour route is subject to change.

Enjoy a special day out in Chicago with this tour that combines a helicopter tour and dinner for two at the Duck Inn. Fly high above the Windy City for epic aerial views and photo ops, accompanied by guided commentary. Upon landing, head to the Duck Inn, a pre-Prohibition era tavern, for an intimate dinner.

Fly over the sparkling Chicago skyline at night on this helicopter tour. During this 15-minute tour, listen to engaging commentary from your expert pilot as you fly over sights like the Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), Millennium Park, Lincoln Park and the Shedd Aquarium. Comfortable in a state-of-the-art, heated helicopter, enjoy panoramic views of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the city sprawling out below you. Tour route is subject to change.

Soar above the incredible skyline of Chicago during this 15-minute helicopter flight above the Windy City. Climb aboard your high-tech helicopter for a ride like no other, admiring views of Lake Michigan plus iconic city sights like Millennium Park, Lincoln Park, Navy Pier, the Shedd Aquarium and the Willis Tower. Along the way you'll hear informative details about the various landmarks from your pilot, who will provide commentary during the flight. Tour route is subject to change.