{"id":14943,"date":"2026-06-11T08:59:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T04:59:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/?p=14943"},"modified":"2026-06-11T09:02:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T05:02:01","slug":"things-to-do-chicago-fifa-world-cup-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/things-to-do-chicago-fifa-world-cup-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Chicago During Your FIFA World Cup 2026 Trip"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Chicago<\/strong> won&#8217;t appear on the<strong> FIFA World Cup 2026<\/strong> match calendar, but with one of the busiest airports on the planet sitting on its doorstep, it&#8217;s the city you&#8217;ll likely pass through anyway as you hop between East Coast and Central host cities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The trick is to stop on purpose. Give it even a day, and you&#8217;ll find a place that earns its reputation: a <strong>skyline<\/strong> that stuns from every angle, <strong>museums<\/strong> that rank with the world&#8217;s finest, and a <strong>lakefront<\/strong> brimming with things to see and do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is how to squeeze the best out of a Chicago break \u2013 top sights, smart savings, and everything worth reserving before you touch down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"thrillark-cta-wrap is-filled\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/fifa-world-cup-2026-usa-stadiums-schedule-host-cities-fan-travel-guide\/\" class=\"thrillark-cta-link\"><div class=\"thrillark-cta-text\"><span class=\"thrillark-cta-label\">FIFA World Cup 2026 USA: Stadiums, Schedule, Host Cities &amp; Fan Travel Guide<\/span><\/div><span class=\"thrillark-cta-arrow-btn\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"none\" aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"display:block\"><path d=\"M3 8h10M9 4l4 4-4 4\" stroke=\"white\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Skyline, From Way Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"14945\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge\" class=\"wp-image-14945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Skydeck-Chicago-and-The-Ledge.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14944\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Navy Pier Centennial Wheel\" class=\"wp-image-14944\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Navy-Pier-Centennial-Wheel-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Navy Pier Centennial Wheel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few cities reward a head-for-heights moment like Chicago, and two spots deliver it best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge:<\/strong> Shoot up to the 103rd floor of Willis Tower and walk out onto The Ledge, a glass box that projects out from the building with nothing but air beneath your feet. On a clear day, the view rolls on for miles across four states. It&#8217;s the kind of stomach-flipping photo op you&#8217;ll be showing people for years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navy Pier Centennial Wheel:<\/strong> This landmark wheel rises right off the lakefront, lifting you gently above Navy Pier for wide-open views of Lake Michigan on one side and the towers on the other. It&#8217;s a gentler high than The Ledge and a favorite with families. Come back after dark for the lights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"tk-grid\"><a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/skydeck-chicago-the-ledge-ticket-t-1762\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1688\/dd63a8852a48124c9ae4759e0009e4b1.jpeg\" alt=\"Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;41.14<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/navy-pier-centennial-wheel-chicago-tickets-t-1761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1687\/fe9acfccd2d444ee5984291c74479ae8.jpg\" alt=\"Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;23.28<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A City Built for Museum Lovers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" data-id=\"14947\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"The Art Institute of Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-14947\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Art-Institute-of-Chicago.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Art Institute of Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14948\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Field Museum of Natural History\" class=\"wp-image-14948\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/The-Field-Museum-of-Natural-History-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Field Museum of Natural History<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"14946\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Ice Cream Chicago\" class=\"wp-image-14946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Museum-of-Ice-Cream-Chicago.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museum of Ice Cream <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to museums, Chicago plays in the top tier, and these three lead the lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Art Institute of Chicago:<\/strong> Perched on Michigan Avenue, this is one of the great art collections anywhere, carrying you from the French Impressionists through to instantly recognizable American masterpieces. Even a quick pass leaves you with a handful of pieces you&#8217;ve seen a hundred times in print. Allow longer than you think; it&#8217;s bigger than it looks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Field Museum of Natural History:<\/strong> Star billing here goes to SUE, one of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever unearthed, but the halls fan out to cover cultures and creatures from every corner of the globe. It&#8217;s a proper full-day museum for the curious. Kids and adults are equally hooked.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Museum of Ice Cream:<\/strong> Less a museum, more a playful, hands-on sugar rush of color, interactive rooms, and yes, plenty of ice cream to sample. It&#8217;s tailor-made for families and groups who want fun over formality. Bring your camera because every corner is built for it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"tk-grid\"><a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/art-institute-chicago-fast-pass-ticket-t-1810\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1736\/2bd10ee98e4e110b44342e772c26619e.jpg\" alt=\"The Art Institute of Chicago Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">The Art Institute of Chicago Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;40.75<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/field-museum-natural-history-chicago-ticket-t-1815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1741\/4a9868398266a2010e8dc953979f33e1.jpeg\" alt=\"The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;27.94<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Coasters and Family Thrills<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"14950\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Six Flags Great America\" class=\"wp-image-14950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-Chicago.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"14949\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Six Flags Great America\" class=\"wp-image-14949\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Six-Flags-Great-America.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Six Flags Great America:<\/strong> One of the region&#8217;s biggest theme parks, loaded with serious roller coasters and a water park to cool off in, roughly 45 minutes north of downtown. It&#8217;s a full day of adrenaline for thrill-seekers and a welcome change of pace from city sightseeing. Worth the trip out if your group is chasing big rides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a class=\"tk-single\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/six-flags-great-america-ticket-t-2122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n        <div class=\"tk-single__img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED2048\/667328c4c59d9386640c59f6daa7e5c4.jpg\" alt=\"Six Flags Great America Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk-single__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-single__cat\">THEME PARKS <span style=\"color:#9ca3af;font-weight:400\">&rsaquo;<\/span> TICKETS<\/span>\n        <span class=\"tk-single__title\">Six Flags Great America Ticket<\/span>\n                <div class=\"tk-single__footer\">\n            <div class=\"tk-single__price-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"tk-single__from\">from<\/span>\n                <span class=\"tk-single__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;52.89<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>See It All by Open-Top Bus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tight on time? The <strong>Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour<\/strong> is the fuss-free way to string the headline sights together, with open-top views and the freedom to hop off wherever grabs your attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s an easy first move on a short stop, helping you map out the city before deciding where to linger. The <strong>running commentary<\/strong> fills in the stories behind what you&#8217;re rolling past.<\/p>\n\n\n<a class=\"tk-single\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/big-bus-chicago-hop-on-hop-off-tour-ticket-t-1812\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n        <div class=\"tk-single__img\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1738\/699cf3f9b938fbaf6514000fe67c0198.jpeg\" alt=\"Big Bus Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"tk-single__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-single__cat\">GUIDED TOURS <span style=\"color:#9ca3af;font-weight:400\">&rsaquo;<\/span> TOURS<\/span>\n        <span class=\"tk-single__title\">Big Bus Chicago Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour<\/span>\n                <div class=\"tk-single__footer\">\n            <div class=\"tk-single__price-wrap\">\n                <span class=\"tk-single__from\">from<\/span>\n                <span class=\"tk-single__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;47.32<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Smart Ways to Save: Combos and Passes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cramming a few attractions into a brief stay? The right bundle keeps your spending down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pair two favorites at a reduced rate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navy Pier Centennial Wheel + The Art Institute of Chicago<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navy Pier Centennial Wheel + The Field Museum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Field Museum + The Art Institute of Chicago<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"tk-grid\"><a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/navy-pier-centennial-wheel-field-museum-combo-tickets-t-1914\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1840\/8fed5c7b50c9f7227c5a84c7c2b7d8ce.jpeg\" alt=\"Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket + The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket + The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;54<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/navy-pier-centennial-wheel-art-institute-chicago-combo-tickets-t-1915\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1841\/6676f232f2f709de5bbb4f565e1fbb72.jpg\" alt=\"Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket + The Art Institute of Chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">Navy Pier Centennial Wheel Ticket + The Art Institute of Chicago<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;68<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/field-museum-art-institute-chicago-combo-tickets-t-1913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1839\/61e448bf3c1e0f1824484f483a2cee48.jpeg\" alt=\"The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket + The Art Institute of Chicago\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__body\">\n        <span class=\"tk-vcard__title\">The Field Museum of Natural History Ticket + The Art Institute of Chicago<\/span>\n        <div class=\"tk-vcard__price-row\">\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__from\">from<\/span>\n            <span class=\"tk-vcard__price\"><span class=\"tk-currency\">USD<\/span>&nbsp;75<\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or go for a pass and roam freely:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Go City Chicago All-Inclusive Pass:<\/strong> Fit in as many attractions as you can over your chosen run of days and trim up to half off the gate price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Go City Chicago Explorer Pass:<\/strong> Settle on a set number of sights and take them in whenever the mood strikes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicago City Cards: 5 Top Attractions:<\/strong> A no-nonsense bundle of five of the city&#8217;s standout sights, perfect for a first-time visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"tk-grid\"><a class=\"tk-vcard\" href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/go-city-chicago-all-inclusive-pass-t-1814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n    <div class=\"tk-vcard__img\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thrillarkdev.imgix.net\/attractions\/ED1740\/baac78a8be2fa9a84a4474cf29352df6.jpeg\" alt=\"Go City Chicago All-Inclusive 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Picture breaking up the journey from an East Coast fixture to a Central one with a night or two here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A spare day on a layover goes remarkably far in a city this walkable and packed. And being the die-hard sports town it is, you&#8217;ll find its<strong> bars and venues<\/strong> humming with World Cup buzz all tournament long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Lock It In Before You Land<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the thing about Chicago: nobody expects a layover to become the story they tell first. But that&#8217;s exactly what happens here. One minute you&#8217;re killing time between flights; the next you&#8217;re standing on a glass floor a quarter-mile up, dodging deep-dish drips by the lake, and arguing about which museum was the best part. The summer buzz, the skyline, the lakefront, the World Cup energy spilling out of every bar. It all adds up to a city that refuses to be a footnote on your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So don&#8217;t just pass through. Carve out a day, line up your must-sees, and let Chicago surprise you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the heart-in-your-throat view atop Willis Tower to a sunset spin on the Navy Pier wheel, <a href=\"https:\/\/thrillark.com\/\"><strong>Thrillark<\/strong><\/a> turns a quick stop into the kind of day you didn&#8217;t see coming. Browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thrillark.com\/things-to-do-in-chicago\/\">Chicago tickets and passes<\/a>, book early, and give your World Cup trip a plot twist worth bragging about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-fbcf70ea uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f78d031f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What exactly is The Ledge at Skydeck Chicago?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Ledge is a set of glass boxes that extend right out from the 103rd floor of Willis Tower, leaving you suspended in mid-air with the city far below your feet. On a clear day, the view can stretch across four states, taking in the lake, the river, and the full sweep of the skyline. It&#8217;s equal parts thrilling and unforgettable and easily the most talked-about photo of any Chicago trip.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-27510d76 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How long does a ride on the Navy Pier Centennial Wheel last?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>A spin on the Navy Pier Centennial Wheel typically lasts around 15 minutes, carrying you through a few unhurried rotations. The gondolas are fully enclosed and climate-controlled, so it&#8217;s a comfortable ride whatever the weather. You get lovely paired views of Lake Michigan on one side and the downtown towers on the other, and it&#8217;s especially magical after dark.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a82d8c7d \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What&#8217;s the must-see attraction at the Field Museum?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The undisputed star of the Field Museum is SUE, one of the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeletons ever discovered. Beyond the dinosaurs, the museum spreads out into exhibits covering cultures, gems, and wildlife from every corner of the globe. It&#8217;s a genuine full-day destination, so pace yourself if you want to see the highlights.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-eb024795 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is the Art Institute of Chicago worth visiting on a quick stop?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Absolutely. The Art Institute of Chicago ranks among the world&#8217;s finest collections, running from the French Impressionists to instantly recognizable American works. Even a short visit leaves you face-to-face with paintings you&#8217;ve seen reproduced countless times. Just be warned, it&#8217;s larger than it looks, so give it more time than you&#8217;d first plan.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-05b4480b \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How far is Six Flags Great America from downtown Chicago?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Six Flags Great America sits about 45 minutes north of downtown, near Gurnee, so you&#8217;ll want a car or arranged transport to reach it. In return, you get one of the region&#8217;s biggest theme parks, stacked with serious roller coasters and a water park for the warmer days. It&#8217;s best treated as a dedicated day trip rather than a quick add-on.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d7a9f343 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is the Museum of Ice Cream a good choice for families?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. The Museum of Ice Cream is a bright, playful, hands-on experience built around interactive rooms and, of course, plenty of ice cream to sample. It&#8217;s a reliable hit with kids and groups who&#8217;d rather have fun than read placards. Bring a camera, because nearly every space is designed to be photographed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chicago won&#8217;t appear on the FIFA World Cup 2026 match calendar, but with one of the busiest airports on the planet sitting on its doorstep, it&#8217;s the city you&#8217;ll likely pass through anyway as you hop between East Coast and Central host cities.&nbsp; The trick is to stop on purpose. Give it even a day, and you&#8217;ll find a place that earns its reputation: a skyline that stuns from every angle, museums that rank with the world&#8217;s finest, and a lakefront brimming with things to see and do. Below is how to squeeze the best out of a Chicago break \u2013 top sights, smart savings, and everything worth reserving before you touch down. The Skyline, From Way Up Few cities reward a head-for-heights moment like Chicago, and two spots deliver it best. A City Built for Museum Lovers When it comes to museums, Chicago plays in the top tier, and these three lead the lineup. Coasters and Family Thrills See It All by Open-Top Bus Tight on time? The Big Bus Chicago Hop-On Hop-Off Tour is the fuss-free way to string the headline sights together, with open-top views and the freedom to hop off wherever grabs your attention.&nbsp; It&#8217;s an easy first move on a short stop, helping you map out the city before deciding where to linger. The running commentary fills in the stories behind what you&#8217;re rolling past. Smart Ways to Save: Combos and Passes Cramming a few attractions into a brief stay? The right bundle keeps your spending down. Pair two favorites at a reduced rate: Or go for a pass and roam freely: Where Does Chicago Fit Into Your World Cup Plans? Chicago sits out the football, but its central position and the sheer reach of O&#8217;Hare make it a natural pause point when you&#8217;re crossing the country. Picture breaking up the journey from an East Coast fixture to a Central one with a night or two here.&nbsp; A spare day on a layover goes remarkably far in a city this walkable and packed. And being the die-hard sports town it is, you&#8217;ll find its bars and venues humming with World Cup buzz all tournament long. Lock It In Before You Land Here&#8217;s the thing about Chicago: nobody expects a layover to become the story they tell first. But that&#8217;s exactly what happens here. One minute you&#8217;re killing time between flights; the next you&#8217;re standing on a glass floor a quarter-mile up, dodging deep-dish drips by the lake, and arguing about which museum was the best part. The summer buzz, the skyline, the lakefront, the World Cup energy spilling out of every bar. It all adds up to a city that refuses to be a footnote on your trip. So don&#8217;t just pass through. Carve out a day, line up your must-sees, and let Chicago surprise you.&nbsp; From the heart-in-your-throat view atop Willis Tower to a sunset spin on the Navy Pier wheel, Thrillark turns a quick stop into the kind of day you didn&#8217;t see coming. Browse our Chicago tickets and passes, book early, and give your World Cup trip a plot twist worth bragging about. 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