Helicopter tours in Chicago, Illinois
7 helicopter tours around Chicago, 2 with prices from the operators' own sites (from $167). Open a listing to see its menu, then request a time. No phone tag.
What helicopter tours are actually like
The city, the coast or the canyon from a few hundred feet up, with a pilot pointing out what you're looking at.
- Check in and weigh in. Seats are assigned by weight to balance the aircraft.
- A quick safety talk covers headsets, seatbelts, and how to approach the helicopter.
- Rotors spin up, and you lift straight off the pad. Most people gasp at that first moment.
- You fly the route with the pilot narrating through your headset. Windows are big and the ride is smooth.
- Land where you started. Most flights run 10 to 45 minutes depending on the tour.
Bring: Photo ID, Sunglasses, A phone with a wrist strap for photos, Dark clothing cuts window glare in photos. Good for: Couples, visitors who want the overview shot, anyone who hates lines and wants a big view fast.
Questions
How many helicopter tours are there in Chicago?
Outset lists 7 helicopter tours around Chicago, including places in Chicago, Schaumburg, Kenosha and Willowbrook. 7 of them have photos.
How much do helicopter tours cost in Chicago?
2 of the 7 operators publish prices on their own site. Starting prices run from $167 to $1,190. The full menu is on each listing.
How long do helicopter tours in Chicago take?
Listed durations include 15 to 20 min and 45 min, as stated on the operators' own sites.
Which helicopter tours in Chicago have the most reviews?
Chicago Helicopter Experience (4.8 stars, 1,138 reviews), Vertiport Chicago FBO (4.7 stars, 438 reviews) and Chicago Aerial Tours (4.8 stars, 92 reviews). Review counts are from public listings.
Do the listings show opening hours?
2 of the 7 show hours copied from the operator's website. The rest do not publish them on Outset yet.
Where does this information come from?
From each operator's own website and public listings, one source per fact. Operators can claim their page on Outset and correct anything.