Is The Sears Tower Skydeck Ledge WORTH IT? // Things to Do in Downtown Chicago 2024 (Willis Tower 😒)

The Sears Tower (a.k.a. Willis Tower) was the tallest building in the world for 25 years. It is still the tallest building in Chicago and is one of the most popular tourist attractions for travelers to the Windy City.
After their most recent renovation in 2021, we stopped by to check out Skydeck Chicago and The Ledge, four glass boxes attached to the 103rd floor of the Sears Tower that let you stand above the city of Chicago.
Is it worth it? Let's find out!
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[@LuisGustoComedy]

What's good #GustoGang, we visited the newly renovated Skydeck Chicago to check out the experience, is it worth the $35 price of admission?

[@jhudberg1]

While visiting Chicago my family and I were debating if this experience would be worth it. After watching your video we decided to squeeze it in on our last day before we left town… we are so glad we did. It was worth the cost, the photos we have of it are amazing and the views were unparalleled with anything else we have done. My kids are 13 and 10 years old and we all really enjoyed this experience.

[@chicagogalaxy670]

Real chicagoans still call it Sears Tower 😉

[@mikelowery2768]

To this day 👍🏾

[@WO2411]

Will forever call it the Sears tower 💯

[@jukio02]

The Sears Tower and John Hancock Center, looks like timeless buildings. I mean, the John Hancock center was built in 1965 and the Sears tower in 1970, and they still look fashionable to this day.

[@4jsangels11]

Wow Chicago is one of the most beautiful City in the world as you can see all the huge huge buildings and perfectly beautiful views.

[@GrapeFlavoredAntifreeze]

Easily THE most beautiful city in the world from the simple fact that no matter what direction or angle you take a picture of the skyline from, it is absolutely picturesque. It is extremely difficult to take a mediocre picture of the Chicago skyline

[@arthurresendez]

Dope music, EXCELLENT camera work and very helpful. Keep it up brother!

[@willy02001]

Went there our first evening in Chicago, clouds passing, sunset ting, it was an amazing experience. Pictures I couldn't pay for. Best start to the trip. Rest time walked and took the bus and trains!

[@thethreatwrestling.7053]

I am traveling to Chicago this Thursday. My tickets have been purchased for the Willis Tower Skydeck. Can't wait to be there and enjoy the city.

[@seanriley6911]

Excellent video Luis, it’s definitely worth the price, what an experience. I have been up there twice in my visits to Chicago, the L-train experience looks superb too. You always seem to get more content in your videos, that’s why we love you. 😁🙏

[@burnsidevr6304]

When you look down it’s also kinda hard to see the L train on the ground speaking that you go over 1000 feet

[@HereBeBarr]

Okay I like this better than the 360 one we went to on our trip!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

They just renovated it, before they had barriers that prevented you from getting up to the windows. Those were removed except one, which I guess they left for nostalgia purposes haha.

[@parkermudsen1063]

I absolutely LOVE that it's 2021, yet you still call it the Sears Tower.

[@alisawainscott2692]

We'll be there next week, thanks for all the great info!!

[@alibi3164]

I was there 12 years ago, man they‘ve changed a lot! Would go there the next time I could come over! Thank you so much for your videos! #gustogang 🎉

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Yea I hadn't been there in a long time, the newest renovation is pretty legit and we were lucky to have such a clear day! Thank you for the kind words 💯

[@Fireflynurse]

So Glad I found your KZbin. I am planning to go to Chicago soon. Thank you! 😊

[@tishalewis698]

Thanks Luis...the video convinced me to go when I visit in July even though I’m afraid of heights! 😳 LOL!!!Great video as usual. You and Narissa look like you had a lot of fun. 👍

[@Rosafit620]

Whoa....you’ve captured some gorgeous views. Another fantastic video! Well done.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@erickfuentes7276]

Hey Luis thanks for all you do bro, next week am going to be in Chicago and am going to 360 and sky deck, pequods pizza, and other places from all your videos am been watching , your Chanel has made my trip planing so easy bro plus am also Skydiving 🪂 from a place call skydive Chicago in Ottawa IL, this place i found it on my own, but the rest of the dirty work, you did it for all of us that wants to visit Chicago. Thank you.

[@monicadobie-gilbert5668]

Absolutely AMAZING VIEWS!! I can't WAIT to get there! It's been a dream of mine for most of my life! See you in July CHICAGO!! 😃👍🏽

[@gorga8618]

Wow and I believe it was just recently redone! Amazing video Luis, and believe it or not, i've been to the Skydeck many times and it never gets old! Happy you could shed some light on one of my favorite 'tourist traps' haha.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Yep, the renovation makes it so much better! Thank you 😎

[@JustinLaem]

Is the Skydeck worth it on a rainy day?

[@Premchik]

Yey, can't wait!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

😎💯

[@msrinrin3341]

This is so cool 😎 we're going next week, now I'm stoked

[@Whatthesigma758]

Man the views are worth it it’s terrifying but the pictures and experience is definitely worth it can’t recommend it more

[@samueltexeira2734]

Good running into you at Valois the other week bro! Great video as always, keep it up. Had friends in Chicago last weekend but it was so foggy that I told them it wasn't worth it, not the best view.

[@windycitytransit4054]

I was last there in 2017 when I was 12 years old, the old lobbies along with the lunchbox entrance was there way before they got ready and rebuilt the base. Long time before as soon as you used to walk in there was this elevator in the old Jackson lobby that takes you down to LL2. The waiting room which has the SkyDeck fast pass connected is the first room you have to go through and there was this orange “103” sign which is still there at the Sears Tower. Next you’ll see this room with a table with light up colored pads I can’t explain tho. Third you’ll wait outside the hallway to go in this theater room that talks about Chicago from the past and the Sears Tower and lastly the “Tower Room” is the last room before you go to the top you’ll see one of the walls that shows the height comparison of the skyscrapers. As of now all of the old experience rooms and lobbies of the Sears tower is all gone now.

[@janetslater129]

I was just there back on Monday, and I hadn't been in the Sear's Tower since I was in high school. I think it's definitely worth doing once. I was also gonna try a handstand on the ledge, but my brain and body went "nope" at the last moment. lol. I think it was the looking down part and the irrational fear of the thought of me kicking out a window that got in the way. lol. Maybe if I go back there in the future, I may give it another go.

[@crisuio6640]

Just went it was amazing!!!!

[@iankitch4867]

i went there 2 days ago

[@NewMadrid01]

Definitely worth it. Unbelievable views of the city!

[@nesspav]

Willis tower in the title with the eye roll 😂😂😂

[@sarahwhite4906]

Yep!

[@oogwa570]

I went in the sky deck In 2018! with my father and my brother, it was a really cool experience!

[@isaworld1489]

Woo tomorrow l Will be in Chicago first time..lm si happyyyy🥰😊✈️🌎

[@LuisGustoComedy]

🥳

[@StaticBlaster]

Congrats. Hopefully it was an awesome experience for you. About two weeks ago, I just got back from a trip to Alaska/Canada. That was my first time to Alaska and Canada. I had an awesome time there as well as on the Holland ship.

[@TheAmazingDude29]

Amazing

[@oddsandwindsocks5905]

Lovely view. I done the glass floor up the cn tower, that was scary enough.

[@Hortonscakes]

Sounds like a great date night!

[@Jay-corn-onthecob9876]

I just did it it was amazing

[@michaelnobles2643]

Very cool!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Thanks!

[@michaelnobles2643]

@@LuisGustoComedy No problem bro! I love your videos on Chicago! I was just in the city this past weekend. Really inspiring me to move back to Chicago.

[@DYang-yt9dn]

Great video. Saved me $35 times 2. Thanks. 😊

[@dustinavant2003]

True to Chicago to only refer to it as the Sears Tower

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@Love-zj5wg]

Looking forward to this video. I finally booked my trip to Chicago in July. I was wondering if this would be a good place to take kids to.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Sweet! Hope you enjoy!!

[@flawlessbutdysfunctional7787]

Museums and the shed aquarium are fun

[@jonascastillo8484]

I went and it was amazing

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@valkh83]

I get anxiety just from watching you on the ledge. I grew up and still live about 30 miles from the sears tower (Willis 🙄) and have never went to the top. It’s scary to me lol

[@aasim8]

I have been on the Sears Tower twice. The ledge wasn't there at the time. It looks fun though.

[@bigincognito2095]

Been going on the sears tower since I was 8

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Haha nice!

[@michael5G]

Went there a few weeks ago on a weekday, no line and very few people at the top, it was unbelievable how few people were there. On a clear sunny day to. That must not happen often!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

That's dope, we went on a Sunday at Noon and the crowd size was lower than average but we still had to wait a few minutes for the Ledge. Thankfully it was nice & sunny when we were up there!!

[@isaworld1489]

Hi l only have 5 seconds for the pic? Can l make a new line for more pictures? Thx

[@isaworld1489]

30 seconds😊

[@Mrd9960]

@@isaworld1489 I know that's crazy, they should give you atleast 1 minute and a half, if not 2 minutes, for the price you pay.

[@Positive-mind-body-soul]

I'm going to Chicago for the first time in August. Thank you for posting these videos. I'm contemplating between Sears tower or 360 observation deck (Hancock Tower). Have you been to 360 deck observation (Hancock tower)? If so, which one is better? Thanks.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Yes I've been to both throughout my life. If I had to pick only one, it would probably be 360 Chicago 😎

[@Positive-mind-body-soul]

@@LuisGustoComedy thank you :)

[@joelcedeno3166]

I like it up there

[@karenjustice6265]

I prefer the John Hancock for daytime views. There's less chance of the view being obstructed by fog. But the night views from the Sears Tower are amazing.

[@Kelly30stm]

I've been once. It's worth it!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@kelseyw731]

what is the difference between general admission and the tickets that you got?

[@Stuff-qo2km]

I gotta say even though the skydeck is more touristy than more local its worth seeing the views 😎😎

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Fasho! Especially on a clear day ☀️

[@sharellemonetthompson9643]

Might be a silly question, but does the ledge have a weight limit? I'm a thick girl and I am not trying to die! 😂

[@itsplaylex4444]

hmm depends how thick you are?🤔 i live here and just went yesterday but idk how much thickness we working with here🧐🧐🧐

[@aSlipperyDuck]

I just went there, they talked about the layers of 1.5 inch thick glass that could safely support over 10,000 pounds. For reference the heaviest recorded person to live was 1,400 lbs, and this thing can support roughly 9 of him. Also I understand if it was a joke.

[@sharellemonetthompson9643]

@@aSlipperyDuck There was bit of humor, but it definitely was not a joke. I have a bit of an anxiety about heights, rollercoasters, bridges pretty much things involving heights. Thank you so much for your research. It helped put my mind at ease! 👍🏿

[@aSlipperyDuck]

@@sharellemonetthompson9643 k, thanks!

[@xXREDxEXILEXx]

Could you feel any sort of sway in the building being up that high? Sway makes me super anxious!

[@SxTxD_KY]

@A F Asking someone else if they felt sway might not be any help since sensitivities to that vary a lot of different ppl. I recommend popping 2 Xanax footballs, and washing it down with whatever garbage beer is a "local favorite" in Chicago before you go. Or don't go.

[@Wayner71]

Most people outside of The US still know it as the Sears Tower.

[@beatricesiaw8776]

We hear larisa saying " do your pose again " 😂🤣

[@LuisGustoComedy]

😂

[@ellevasquez358]

I booked my GA tickets for 5:30pm. would i have to arrive earlier than that to have time to view the mini chicago museums or?

[@LuisGustoComedy]

You should be good arriving at your scheduled time

[@Rattler808]

hey Luis you spelled Sears correctly, not like those maroons that spell it Willis. 👍

[@LuisGustoComedy]

😂💯

[@indianmoon5260]

I was just going to comment something similar #williswho 😆

[@burnsidevr6304]

I just went there today the people there call it the Willis tower Edit: 2 minutes it says Willis tower twice on the photo saying the Willis tower gets struck by lightning 50 to 100 times a year

[@annecohen8927]

Does the Sears tower now have a revolving restaurant at the top of the skyline?

[@nootpengu]

Go to the tilt at Hancock tower

[@mbaham85]

Which is better Sears tower or the WTC in NYC? I’m going to Chicago in August and will check out the Sears tower.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Each one is unique. Personally I haven't been to the One World Observatory..maybe later this year!

[@mrandrossguy9871]

@@LuisGustoComedy Wish I could see the Twins :( VR is the closest we can get so far ✊

[@mayam5353]

I'm doing the Chicago city pass and how long do people typically spend here? Trying to time things out for reservations

[@LuisGustoComedy]

1-2 hours I'd say ...

[@sammurray1627]

When I went up there, in 2010, I crawled out onto that platform. Why I thought it would be safer doing that I don’t know, all I know is I could not step out onto it 🤷🏻‍♀️ These days I can’t even step onto a down escalator.

[@pattallant2398]

I couldn’t/wouldn’t do it, but for a one time visit to Chicago the price is well worth it! 😊👍🏙

[@LuisGustoComedy]

😀

[@juliocarreno1982]

Good video ! Any cheaper or free options

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Thanks! Signature Lounge!

[@juliocarreno1982]

@@LuisGustoComedy thanks so much , my wife, daughter and myself are going next moth and we are watching all your video… 🤘🏻🤜🏼🤛🏼👏🏼

[@geraldd2404]

Would you go up to the top of building ?

[@mohamedlemrani1601]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@Pinerocks]

I did the Ledge and couldn’t wait to get off, definitely not a fan of heights! Lol. 😱 Has the Sears gone back to it’s original name now? 👍🏻😀

[@brentgindelberger8851]

No. But many people, especially the natives, refuse to call it by its new name.

[@Nomadcreations]

Thank You, Great Vid! Coming From a Wicked Sick Poverty MCS Sufferer That Cant afford to Drive To His Mothers Place 150 Miles away.... FREE YT Traveling is Great, & Especially High In The Sky Vid Instead of trying to Tolerate In Reality Being almost a Quarter Mile Above gromund On See Thru Glass! Yikes.

[@Nomadcreations]

& This Tower is another Architectural Marvel with all the planning & assembly Time Involved....

[@lydiabennett5208]

WOAH

[@LuisGustoComedy]

😎

[@bl00dkillz]

Meanwhile in nyc and the edge.....always some crowd and wait no matter when

[@MsTia0123]

Hey Luis👋🏼 does it really take 30-45 mins just for the elevator to make it up to the sky deck? Read a review where she was upset that the elevator is so slow getting up and down and feels it took up much of her time. (We’re on a time crunch once in Chicago) , so I gotta plan accordingly 🤣😉

[@davnik964]

There is no way it takes 30 to 45 minutes lol. I would prob say a few min

[@alexissmith782]

it only took a minute and i went to the sky deck 2 days ago. I was also scared it would take forever to get to the top but it was super quick and done in no time.

[@garynkiddgvm]

What time did you book your visit?

[@LuisGustoComedy]

We went on a Sunday morning so the crowds weren't too bad 😉

[@HotMichaelMyers]

I live there

[@jameskrys5286]

I took a woman up there once on a date and she told me "These tall buildings have something to do with the End of the World." Back then it was free. The late Mike Royko once did an story that the real Chicago Pizza is THIN CRUST. It has to be cut into squares.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Didn't know that it used to be free, that's pretty dope!

[@wandmayeslupik6302]

Just climb it!!! 105 floors for Skyrise Chicago.. and you'll have the Skydeck free!! And take all the photos you want .free!!!!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Lmaooooo

[@fernym6091]

it was worth it for the people coming in out of state.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

True

[@fernym6091]

@@LuisGustoComedy love your videos tho bro … thanks for the guide !

[@Premchik]

I wouldn't be able to step out on this glass floor.. No way! I get sick in my stomach immediately.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

I thought maybe I'd feel dizzy looking down but surprisingly I was ok, maybe because I was focused on filming haha

[@Premchik]

@@LuisGustoComedy 🤣

[@Tabby.cat2]

My legs turned to noodles on The Ledge. I had to back onto the glass to take a picture 😩🤣🤣!!!

[@DubicasDon773]

Ama get baked then go up sears!!! Tower!!

[@mohican19831]

Is the lines really long

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Can be

[@Demon-uf9ov]

Rename was dumb, it will always be the Sears Tower to me

[@smarkasmc]

Yes, it's worth it! Could I pay in Polish zlotys and now be able to go up there in the elevator in front of my computer? ;)

[@smarkasmc]

Anyway Luis, great job!

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Maybe they will convert the zlotys for you 😂

[@StaticBlaster]

The new name which was given to it years ago sounds stupid. Willis doesn't roll off the tongue the way Sears does. I don't understand the name change but everyone I know still calls it the Sears Tower.

[@mrandrossguy9871]

Lmao a REAL Chicago'in ITS THE SEAR TOWER and JOHN HANCOCK !

[@LuisGustoComedy]

💯

[@kayd731]

Who else just calls it "the tower" instead of Sears/Willis?

[@sarahwhite4906]

Who is anyone calling the" Sears Tower" anything else?

[@kayd731]

@@sarahwhite4906 me i guess. don't want to make locals mad but make tourist confused idrk lol

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Lol I've never heard that, it's better than Willis tho 😂

[@indy500tabasco8]

👽👽👽👽🌎👽👽👽👽

[@silvrsurfer]

I thought it was the Willis tower.. I'm not from here so can someone inform me haha

[@Mrd9960]

It is the Willis Tower, it used to be called the Sears, so alot of people like that name better, so most just refer it as the Sears Tower, me also, just sounds alot better.

[@anythingbd1476]

made by Bangladeshi architect Fazlur Rahman

[@sixfoursoul2538]

This tower will always be known to me as the "Sears Tower" I will never call it the Willis Tower sorry 🤷‍♂

[@StaticBlaster]

Same. Willis sounds dumb and doesn't work. The Sears Tower rolls off the tongue a lot better.

[@CharlieBrown788]

Ima be honest, I could not do this

[@dannyskywalker3070]

Mehh went there once ,was probably up there for 30 min and then we left.

[@LuisGustoComedy]

Haha true, they recently completed a renovation so there's more to see now