Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Glide along the Chicago River and Lakefront as you're dazzled by the sparkle of the city at night! Enjoy breathtaking views of the dramatic skyscrapers and Buckingham Fountain's spectacular light display. Hear lively commentary as you feel the night breeze and see Chicago’s skyline transformed into a glittering jewel. A one-of-a-kind experience to scratch off your Chicago bucket list. Family-friendly cruises are our specialty!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
What To Expect
Chicago River
Travel along the Chicago river to learn about the city's rich history as your lively tour guides bring Chicago to life with interesting stories.
Lake Michigan
Admire the Chicago skyline as you cruise along Lake Michigan.
Options
General Boarding
Priority Boarding
Please arrive 30 minutes early: Priority Boarding Tickets include an exclusive early boarding period and the skip-the-queue during general boarding.
Reviews
239 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Chicago
Juleen P,
Sep 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was educational, beautiful and worth the money! Will be back to do another one! We did the morning one but the night one was more magical
It was beautiful and...
rufinamo,
Sep 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was beautiful and Olivia the tour guide was so good. It was an amazing experience, I would definitely do it again.
No parking issue
Brutus M,
Sep 20, 2025
- Viator
2.00No parking available near site and traffic gets crazy. It's terrible. I was very disappointed. I couldn't celebrate my graduation the way I planned it. I was going around for 35 minutes and still missed the cruise because I couldn't park nowhere.
This was a beautiful...
Angela L,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a beautiful tour. The tour guide Andy was very informative. The team was very supportive. Highly recommended!
Must-do while in Chicago.
Jana N,
Sep 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was an amazing cruise. The sights were absolutely stunning at night. The captain and crew did a fine job. Andy was great, giving us information about the city.
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