Six Flags Great America Ranking All the Roller Coasters

Six Flags Great America, every roller coaster ranked in 2024! Here's my complete list. I compiled a top 15 of the best rides I rode from my home amusement park. I've visited Six Flags Great America several times each year, so I'm relatively confident in my rankings. Let me know what you think in the comments down below, whether you agree or disagree with the placement of some attractions.
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[@AirtimeProductions]

What’s your favorite coaster in the park?

[@No1carescora]

Batman!!!

[@bullresay]

demon

[@Hardcoredawg420]

Raging bull. The best coaster at park in my opinion love the first drop

[@Hardcoredawg420]

@@No1carescoraBatman is a clone at most six flags parks there all the same

[@setyourdisplay]

RAGING BULL

[@Beavers-editz0204]

This has to be one of the best theme park ranking videos I’ve seen. Not only is your list accurate, your descriptions of the coasters are so on point and will make viewers feel like they are riding them. I also like how you mentioned the good in the coasters that you ranked lower because six flags great America has such great roller coasters and it’s so hard to choose the best one.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot

[@scottwestphall]

I feel the OG Batman is my favorite inverted coaster. I feel it’s more forceful than even Raptor. Just whips you around but isn’t rough. Great ride.

[@AirtimeProductions]

I completely agree!

[@jessn9125]

Raging Bull, Batman, and Viper were always my favorites!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Those are amazing rides! I love them so much and still have them as my favorites to this day- I’m glad I’m not in the minority

[@Hardcoredawg420]

Superman better than Batman

[@stonerthoosie]

@@Hardcoredawg420 No, it’s not lol

[@anikapavlik1384]

@@stonerthoosie facts🗿

[@jongough6503]

Batman is wayy better

[@YourLockerzPal]

Praying demon stays. Too rare to take away…remember “they tried to save the whizzler Instead shockwave became chopped liver”

[@AirtimeProductions]

Me too! It’s too iconic and I’d love to see it stay for a few more years

[@charlottehawkins2633]

I remember first riding Batman in 1990 on a middle school trip. It blew my mind! And American Eagle was the first grown-up coaster I ever experienced. I screamed my head off...and ran to get back in line to ride it again.

[@JDAWGSABBATH]

1. Raging bull 2. Maxx force 3. Goliath (haven't rode it since 2019) 4. Viper 5. Batman

[@AirtimeProductions]

Epic list! Goliath is running great, I’d recommend a re-ride if you find yourself back at the park this season

[@aliciazajac5]

Goliaths very first drop is seriously intense and struck a moment of fear which honestly, only added to the adrenaline and excitement. That’s why it’s my favorite

[@AirtimeProductions]

It’s one of the best first drops out there in my opinion! I love it

[@Paolo8772]

America Eagle held the drop record from 1981 when it opened until 1988; the longest held in the coaster wars from 1978 until 2005 and the last wooden coaster to hold the drop record before metal took over in 1988. My top 5 are 5: Batman: 4: Maxx Force; 3: X Flight; 2: Goliath; 1 Raging Bull, all back car rides except Maxx Force.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Excellent list! Yeah I’d have to agree, most rides at Great America are back row rides, unless they have a launch- besides the Flash

[@Knohltorious]

Yeah... And that metal coaster that took over the title in 1988? Shockwave, ALSO at Six Flags Great America!

[@Paolo8772]

@@Knohltorious Either Shockwave at SFGA or Bandit in Japan; it's 167' high and has a difference of 256' between its highest and lowest place; but nobody know how big its biggest drop is, which kinda goes into a ravine.

[@FlightPath12]

My list is 1 Raging bull - only the back row gives good airtime 2 Goliath - that first section is one of my favorites in the world 3 Viper - there is no dull moment 4 Superman - it offers an amazing first drop and a great positive G moment 5 Max Force - the first launch is amazing but it’s very short 6 X flight - the near misses and first drop are great but the seat is bad 7 Batman - an all around intense ride but a bit uncomfortable 8 American Eagle - it offers an overall solid experience 9 Dark Knight - great theming and amazing airtime but too long of a line 10 Whizzer - as my first ride it’s just a classic 11 Demon the first part is great but the whiplash hurts for days 12 joker - the 4d layout makes me very uncomfortable and is overhyped 13 vertical velocity - the rides G’s are very overhyped and is too long of a line 14 Little Dipper - solid family coaster 15 sprocket rockets - solid family coaster

[@AirtimeProductions]

Nice list! I agree with everything you said and I have noticed that a little with X-Flight which is surprising for its age

[@davidkelly9679]

Great video. Enjoyed watching coasters in slow motion. 👍

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thank you! I like the way it makes the rides look

[@drowzee6076]

I really enjoy the Batman appreciation since it seems so underrated. While I probably do have a ton of bias towards it for being what made me love rollercoasters. I always find it to be nothing too insane but it feels so satisfying and fun to go and even just going over that little water section makes it stand out. Although there are more intense rides here which deserve all the hype, I’ve found that I’ve always been more fond of Batman than any other ride and I hope it ages well as I continue to expand my horizons on rollercoasters.

[@AirtimeProductions]

I totally agree! Batman: the Ride is very historic too, so many have that sentimental value attached to the ride. While I do not, I still enjoy it as an amazing yet historic ride. I actually had it even higher on my list last season, although I’m not saying it got worse or I liked it less, but I just grew more fond of the others ranked above this past season.

[@jamesjirik2245]

Good job you did a really good job making this video🎉

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thanks!!

[@marybolton192]

As a person who grew up going to Riverview and crying when they closed the park. Six Flags Gurnee was a welcome replacement. Don’t get me wrong, Riverview was awesome in its day. I still enjoy going to six Flags even at my ages. This video really demonstrates the variety of rides that the park offers. Can’t wait to go again, soon!

[@AirtimeProductions]

You definitely should! It’s an amazing park, and they got a new ride this year!

[@brandoncole5533]

After today Viper became my favorite coaster in the park That last airtime hill was AMAZING i felt like i was gonna get tossed out of the train

[@AirtimeProductions]

I’ve heard a lot of great things about Viper lately with the retracking, so I’ll try to give it a ride right away this year

[@anonymous06329]

Growing up near Great America, it wasn't until about freshman year of highschool that i got over my fear of rollercoasters thanks to Raging Bull. As someone that wants the floater airtime the most, I have to say Raging Bull is probably my number one spot alongside Viper or American Eagle as my number 2.. but I still have to give Goliath another shot since only riding it one time. I'll always crave a ride on Batman for it's intesity and nostalgic experience.

[@thewhyguy069]

Goliath used to be my fav ride but one time I got stuck on the chainlift and had to be evacuated and I was also In single rider! it scared the crap out of me so I like raging bull better. I agree with your list it is very good and I would mostly agree but I do think that viper and American eagle should be switched.

[@AirtimeProductions]

That makes sense! The Goliath lift hill is surprisingly steep so I could see it being very scary. Viper and American Eagle are both great rides, I see why’d you’d say that

[@thewhyguy069]

@@AirtimeProductions Thanks for your understanding! Even before I got stuck I was always scared of the chainlift it was always so loud and I thought that the chainlift would snap. Since then I have gone on and I do enjoy it again! I would rank it #3 at the moment and im also excited to ride it this season!

[@WilliamSundvor]

My ranking: 1.) Maxx force 2.) Goliath 3.) Demon 4.) Raging bull 5.) Batman 6.) Flash

[@AirtimeProductions]

Pretty good rankings! It was fun riding with you on your first visit, and I’m glad I got you that awesome front row ride on Maxx Force! Maybe next time you visit you’ll be able to get on a few more rides, sorry about those crowds

[@eli8471]

American Eagle was closed off when I went recently, otherwise I would've loved to ride it. Raging Bull and Demon are both high on my list, the first for its long ride and "fake" drop and the second for its unmatched personality. I was super sad to see the eyes on Demon's tunnel removed but the multiple surprises on it are still so fun. Also, nothing beats listening to the theme song! Goliath is a rough beast (I have bruises to show for it) so I always know to prepare to be jostled around, but Viper is pretty rough as well! Both are intense and worth it (though Goliath's sometimes 3-4 hour lines I have done enough times). Great video!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thanks! I believe American Eagle is back open now

[@Hardcoredawg420]

Top 5 1 raging bull 2 x flight 3 Superman 4 Goliath 5 max force. 6 viper 7 vertical velocity 8 joker 9 Batman 10 American eagle 11 demon

[@AirtimeProductions]

Nice list! Love how high X-Flight is

[@Leeotheelyon]

Agree with you 100% with Goliath being the best roller coaster. Incredible coaster no gaps in thrills from the first drop to the end no slow parts of the ride. Corkscrew after Corkscrew. Fast ride time wise but the best coaster I've ever been on.

[@AirtimeAxolotl]

Theres no corkscrew on goliath, i think you ment inversions

[@stonerthoosie]

Nice! Great America is my home park, too. And I love our lineup so much! One of the best and most balanced out there. Maybe we’ll bump into each other sometime for some rides 🤙 (Also, with the Viper retrack and it possibly running backwards this year, this might turn into my favorite at the park. It’s already running insane this year 🔥) (Also, Batman is my all-time favorite at the park. Always will be. 🦇)

[@AirtimeProductions]

Those are great rides! I’ll have to check them out right away this season

[@ThrillSeekersandHellRaisers]

1. Raging Bull 2. Goliath 3. American Eagle 4. Batman 5. MaxxForce 6. Viper 7. X-Flight 8. Demon (Underrated Though) 9. V2/Flash 10. Whizzer (Also Underrated) 11. Dark Knight 12. Superman UF (TEAR IT DOWN!) 13. Joker (Terrible ride) 14. Little Dipper 15. Sprocket Rockets

[@AirtimeProductions]

Nice list! I’ll definitely need to re-ride American Eagle this season- it’s been a few years; and hopefully it can move a few spots up on my rankings for the park

[@ThrillSeekersandHellRaisers]

@@AirtimeProductions you should. Although, I think Blue Side is running this year.

[@AirtimeAxolotl]

This video is amazing

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thank you so much!!

[@HondaAccordProductions]

He’s back

[@AirtimeProductions]

Hopefully I can post some more

[@anikapavlik1384]

7:32 my fave

[@WilliamSundvor]

Masterpiece

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thanks!

[@WilliamSundvor]

@@AirtimeProductions We should go to 6 flags together this summer 🎢

[@AirtimeProductions]

@WilliamSundvor facts, are you going to bay beach with the Calc class?

[@ozzuna5748]

Batman Raging Bull and Shockwave are my favorites… still so damn mad that saved whizzer and lost shockwave

[@AirtimeProductions]

Those are great classics! I never rode Shockwave but I bet I would’ve loved it as I really enjoy Viper at Magic Mountain- both are very similar rides

[@HackWeight]

Shockwave was falling apart. No chance of saving it.

[@bullresay]

my top is demon ragging bull,surperman,v2 and viper

[@AirtimeProductions]

Great list! Demon is under appreciated in the lineup

[@bullresay]

demon is the best right ragging bull bater but demon was a old old ride and it still patch a punch and red train in the front you asking for some air time at the first drop

[@ambersmith3328]

theyve added quite a few rides in the past decade!

[@AirtimeProductions]

Some really good ones… Goliath and Maxx Force really were big recent hits!!

[@mitchellries256]

My favorite coaster there is Maxx Force, followed by Goliath, Raging Bull, X-Flight, American Eagle, Viper, Whizzer, Superman: Ultimate Flight, Batman: The Ride, The Flash: Vertical Velocity, The Dark Knight Coaster, Joker, and Demon.

[@AirtimeProductions]

I totally understand that ranking! I’ll reride Whizzer and American Eagle more during this season, hopefully they go up a few more spots

[@user-sm1oy7tu4f]

Went yesterday for my 3rd time and finally went on X-Flight and it was awesome, raging bull would definitely be my #1 but I haven’t been on Goliath yet so I can’t really debate the two, hope I can go back soon and ride all of these.

[@AirtimeProductions]

I was there too that day! I unfortunately did not ride X-Flight, but I’m sure it was running great that day

[@juanhuizar5607]

Raging Bull is funner than Goliath… but Goliath is more intense. The drop on Goliath is even better than steel vengeance at cedar point… however SV is still over all a much better ride. Goliath is just too short. So I’d have to go with raging bull as my top ride there. It’s the perfect ride imo. The rest suck imo except American eagle. That’s my third favorite.. front seat is best. Ok viper kinda of good too. So that’s 4th. That’s it.. max force is not worth the wait. Cool launch, but disappoints the rest. Batman makes me feel sick all the time. Superman is ehhh… but why waste my time when I can get on raging bull over and over and not feel like I’m missing something. Superman has one of the slowest moving lines in the whole park.. it’s annoying. V2 makes me feel sick. Wicked twisted at cedar point was much better since it has a longer bottom trek.. so kinda gives rider bit of a retrieve. Never a fan of x flight. Gatekeeper way better. Joker is a joke, I rode it once maybe twice and won’t ride it again. Demon is just torture. F that ride. Whizzer for little kids. Dark knight is worth one ride as a novelty. Honestly, my visits usually consist of riding raging bull, Goliath, and American eagle over and over. Rest of ones I mentioned worth riding, only once.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Golaith has an outstanding drop! It’s my favorite straight RMC drop, but I think I prefer one of RMC first drop in the US

[@thecoasterbros]

Personally my Top 3 at SFGAm is: 1. Goliath 2. Maxx Force 3. Raging Bull But Maxx Force and Raging Bull are really close together for me and I have flipped them multiple times.

[@AirtimeProductions]

That top three is elite! Some days I’d agree any one of those is the best, it switches around for me

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

In a couple of days I’ll be here I’ll be doing other stuff in Illinois though it’s my first time

[@AirtimeProductions]

Awesome, you’ll love it!

[@YoongSeung]

For me personally, X flight was a bit lackluster. Now I’m not picky with rides. I haven’t been on many. I’ll go on X flight, but I wouldn’t reride it more than once in a day. I would reride Superman. Also I absolutely LOVE Batman! Whenever I go in it, I always get sad how quickly it’s over. I will most definitely reride this. This plus raging Bull. I have yet to ride Goliath, V2, Viper, Demon, Joker, and Maxx Force. I don’t go very often. Maybe once every couple years. I didn’t go on viper or demon out of fear it would screw up my back cus I’ve had issues with it in the past. Goliath had a line way too long each time I’ve went and I’m guilty…I chickened out of V2 a couple of years ago. Joker was being fixed when I went last time and we just didn’t get to maxx force when I went last time. I went with my brother and sister. Aside from Little Dipper and whizzer which I probably went on as a kid with my dad, American Eagle was the first one I went on with friends. I was in 8th grade for the field trip and I remember it being pretty fast and bumpy but I liked it. Didn’t go on it last time tho cus scared of the bumpiness would ruin my back again.

[@tdcamp03]

Thank you for appropriately ranking demon and whizzer

[@AirtimeProductions]

I still feel they can be higher on the list! I owe them some re rides

[@MAGA-kv1nj]

I My home park for 50 years, before leaving (woke/broke) Crook County/Chicago for good a few years back, when the "Williard's" Wizzard and (pre Demon) "Turn of the Century" were the two standout coasters. Next was the Tidal Wave launch, IIRC, then American Eagle... from there the memory is fuzzy. Batman? Shock Wave? Iron Wolf? lol One of the few things I miss about Illinois is Great America, still need to get back and ride Goliath, Maxx Force and X-Flight for the first time.

[@AirtimeProductions]

That’s so cool! You’ll love the direction the park is headed now, it feels like one of the best Six Flags parks and it totally deserves the hype everyone gives it lately

[@BMK_KING]

Raging bull always been the best imo, Goliath goes pretty hard though. Showing my age but pulling up back in the day and seeing shockwave from the parking lot was the most intimidating things as a kid. Superman goes hard though so it was a great replacement.

[@AirtimeProductions]

I bet! I really wish I could’ve seen/rode Shockwave, because I love Viper at Six Flags Magic Mountain

[@presternzy]

after we went on demon, my friend said he needed a break so we should go on x flight💀

[@CosterRush]

this is my home park literally 5 min walk from my house

[@AirtimeProductions]

That’s so cool! I wish I was that close to the park

[@torinklutterman3743]

Today I was first to the park and I got a walk on Goliath but then had to suffer a 2 hour super man wait

[@AirtimeProductions]

Superman always has a nasty wait yeah

[@Dinoguy74]

I have only went once even though it is my home park from the rides I have rode it is a 10/10 I’m hoping to go this summer. My list: 5. Joker 4.American Eagle 3. Wizzer 2.Viper 1.Revolution (Yes I know it is not a coaster) I didn’t get to ride many so I’m sure once I have rode more this will be completely different. When I go next time I hope I get to ride X-flight and Maxx Force. I’m only 11 and I’m not a huge thrill seeker but I do want to do some intense rides so if you have any suggestions please tell me.😃

[@AirtimeProductions]

Wow, that’s awesome! Try to come back this summer, I just visited today and the park was ran pretty well! Work your way up from X-Flight, Batman, and Maxx Force and then afterwards I’m sure you’ll feel confident enough to ride Raging Bull and Golaith, for me I just had to rip that bandaid off right away and I was so glad I made that choice and I’m sure you will too

[@Dinoguy74]

@@AirtimeProductions Thank’s for the advice!

[@Dinoguy74]

@@AirtimeProductions my mom just told me that we are going to great America on Friday. I’m super exited

[@AirtimeProductions]

That’s great! Have fun, let me know your updated rankings of the coasters

[@Dinoguy74]

@@AirtimeProductions I will!

[@DAcubsfan2]

I think now that do dodonpa is closed, maxx force is the fastest acceleration on any coaster in the world, not just the us

[@AirtimeProductions]

Yeah, I think you’re right… it’s really confusing with what UK enthusiasts are saying with Stealth but I wouldn’t be surprised if Maxx Force had a faster acceleration with that punchy launch

[@DAcubsfan2]

@@AirtimeProductions plus those hydraulic launches are super inconsistent too

[@Hardcoredawg420]

Max force is cool amazing launch but to damn short of a ride

[@AirtimeProductions]

It’s an awesome ride!

[@ChrisPkmn]

"Wizer" in the chapter titles

[@commonwealthedison2640]

Demon over V2? Credibility lost. Seriously though, great video.

[@AirtimeProductions]

Thanks 🤣 that’s a take I can get behind, Demon is nostalgic and is a longer ride, plus great airtime, so I totally understand that

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

Maxx Force is by far the best coaster in the park

[@AirtimeProductions]

That launch is incredible! It also offers some great night rides

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

@@AirtimeProductions that launch and that heartline roll are in my top 10 favorite coaster elements I’ve ever experienced

[@AirtimeProductions]

Definitely! The elements the ride does offer are so punchy, probably the best in the park

[@justiceleaguebattleformetr9239]

@@AirtimeProductions I love the stall and ejector hill on Goliath, the wing-over drop and inline twist on X-Flight, as well as the dip out of the helix on American Eagle, but none of those great elements can match the 2 best on Maxx Force

[@Hardcoredawg420]

To short of a ride makes it not worthy Of number 1. It’s definitely in top 5. Raging bull and x flight are the best

[@user-xz3vl1zl6u]

The demon was my first ever ride so it has some nostalgia for me.