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Chicago By Night River & Lake Cruise

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Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

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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

1

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.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
2

Lake Michigan

Admire the Chicago skyline as you cruise along Lake Michigan.

45 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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

4.40

239 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Great Chicago

    Juleen P,

    Sep 24, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It 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

    5.00

    It 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

    2.00

    No 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

    5.00

    This 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

    5.00

    This 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.

From $45.00

4.40
239 reviews
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