Take in sweeping views of Chicago from the air during a scenic helicopter flight that offers a premier experience of the Windy City. This private 45-minute flight provides an aerial look at landmarks such as Millennium Park, Navy Park, and Wrigley Field. Ideal for a special occasion, this helicopter tour accommodates up to three people and includes the use of noise-cancelling headsets to hear the pilot clearly.

Scenic helicopter flight in Chicago
Get great photo ops of Chicago from the air
Pass by sites such as John Hancock Center and Willis Tower
Includes use of headsets in flight and parking

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Live commentary on board
Noise cancelling headsets
Free Parking
Free photos of and in front of the helicopter! (Our pilots are great photographers.)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Schaumburg Regional Airport
905 W Irving Park Rd, Schaumburg, IL 60193, USA
Meet at the passenger waiting area downstairs at the Schaumburg Regional Airport below Pilot Pete's restaurant. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled flight time. Adult passengers 18 and older must show valid identification in order to travel.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

United Center (Pass By)

Soldier Field (Pass By)

Grant Park (Pass By)

Millennium Park (Pass By)

John Hancock Center (Pass By)

Navy Pier (Pass By)

Wrigley Field (Pass By)

Additional Info

Total weight per passenger: 260 lbs
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Each passenger must weight less than 260 pounds (Aircraft structural weight and balance limit)
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Elizabeth_M

Surprised my boyfriend with this helicopter tour of the Chicago. chuck the pilot absolutely blew our expectations! Amazing hospitality, beautiful views and made for an affordable once in a lifetime experience! Thanks chuck!

Reviews

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Excellent! A must do.

Hope_J, Oct 2023

The helicopter tour was amazing! Our pilot Tommy was excellent and fun. He took plenty of pictures beforehand and did a great job of pointing out areas we flew over. Highly recommend!!

Highly Recommend

Angel_D, Sep 2023

It was an amazing time…..even if your scared of heights I highly recommend you still go, won’t regret it.

Great flight!

Maurice_J, Aug 2023

I like the time the instructor took to point out interesting parts of the city. The best part we’re the views of downtown Chicago!

Wrigleville

Katrina_F, Jul 2023

Flying over Wriggle Field - Where many family memories were made in the stadium and now over, Go Cubs !

Didn’t get what I paid for

DEVANTE_F, Jul 2023

We took off at least 40 min before they time slot I paid for also the noise cancellation was dead so I couldn’t really enjoy it because it was so loud I couldn’t talk to my wife or point out things I seen because the headphones was dead so we couldn’t communicate…it just felt very rushed

awesome experience

daniel_w, Jun 2023

the pilot tommy was so cool, friendly, personal and gave us world class customer service. it’s not everyday we do something like this it may be everyday he flies, but i can’t thank him enough for being so nice to me and my 7 year old daughter the whole time. felt like family

Conquered my fear

Earnest_A, Jun 2023

The scenery was beautiful downtown The driver was very professional, and willing to teach anything you wanted to know during the process

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you

TOTALLY WORTH THE PRICE

Tori_Y, Jun 2023

This was one of the most amazing experiences of my lifeeee I loved every minute of it. I went with a friend and we were so happy with it. Steve was the sweetest !! He made sure me and my friend got a picture we liked and we thought that was so sweet. 1000/10 would recommend!!

Downtown Chicago is...

Peter_N, May 2023

Downtown Chicago is beautiful. Steve was very nice and help took photos of us. Would love to take another flight with him

1 of 1 experience

Jordan_S, May 2023

1 of 1 experience! Hospitality from when we arrived all the way until we got off the helicopter was nothing less than stellar. Our tour guide was super informational, soft spoken guy but really put us at ease as it was our first time!

Expectations surpassed

Elizabeth_M, Apr 2023

This is phenomenal

Dante_J, Mar 2023

This was the best experience of my life I will do this again my girl was excited on her birthday definitely recommend

Perfect experience and an amazing view of Chicago downtown.

Yousef_J, Feb 2023

Greatest experience ever the pilot was super nice and informative and made us feel safe. Very smooth flying good view amazing pilot 10/10.

Awesome memory of Chicago

Jakkit_P, Jan 2023

Awesome flying through downtown Chicago. Super smooth flight and soft landing. Steven was our pilot that day. A memory that will last forever. Thank you.

My flight was canceled...

ANDRZEJ_K, Dec 2022

My flight was canceled and never rescheduled. I never received a refund. No one ever contacted me back to reschedule or offer a refund.

The 45 minute helicopter tour of Chicago was awesome!

Alan_E, Nov 2022

Chuck the pilot was a personable skilled professional, he made the trip so enjoyable. I'd take this trip again.

Great way to see the city

James_A, Nov 2022

The helicopter was so cool, our pilot Sara was absolutely brilliant and showed us all the things we wanted to see and we can’t recommend her or the flight enough absolutely fantastic trip highly recommended

Unforgettable birthday present

Fredrick_B, Oct 2022

It was a breathtaking experience. It was my Queen's 50th Birthday present. She was so happy. We will surely be coming back for additional tours.

Night Helicopter Ride

Steven_H, Oct 2022

Shocking views of the city and definitely the most beautiful views I’ve caught in Chicago especially at night.

First Time Flying

MICHAEL_E, Oct 2022

It turning out being so fun and amazing. I picked the perfect time slot because we caught the sunset and the moon reflection off the water. Our pilot, Steven was amazing and made the ride so smooth.

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