Shedd Aquarium
Get ready for unforgettable encounters with belugas and bluegills, stingrays and sturgeons, sea stars and sea otters—and so many more animals from aquatic environments around the world! See penguins fly through chilly waters, spot sleek sharks cruising overhead, and count the suckers on an octopus’ legs. At Shedd, you can look nature in the eye, investigate and discover. Get ready for beauty that surprises, mesmerizes, inspires and moves you!
Visiting with CityPASS® tickets
CityPASS offers 2 great ways to see Shedd Aquarium: Chicago CityPASS or Chicago C3. No matter which one you choose, you’ll save.
- One simple purchase gives you admission to multiple attractions. And with 9 days to use your tickets, you’ll have plenty of time to spend at each attraction.
- Save time researching. Only the best attractions, like Shedd Aquarium, are included in CityPASS tickets. Rest assured you’re going to see the best Chicago has to offer.
- Admission to Shedd Aquarium:Chicago CityPASS: All-access admission, including all habitats, Animal Spotlights and exhibits, including seasonal Stingray Touch, plus a 4-D Experience (subject to availability)Chicago C3: All-access admission, including all habitats, Animal Spotlights and exhibits, including seasonal Stingray Touch.
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Vacationing with a family of 5
We have purchased CityPASS now for three cities: Southern California, New York and now Chicago. We have a family of 5 and this makes planning so easy and affordable!! Not to mention not standing in line for tickets!!!Chicago CityPASS
The CityPASS was the perfect way to plan our stay in Chicago. I was able to show my daughter my favorite places in Chicago, and a few others as well. The CityPASS provided a better price, and skipping to the front of the line was like icing on the cake!.Wonderful week in Chicago!
After doing much research about CityPASS and other group admission passes of the like, I knew I had to get the CityPASS. Chicago CityPASS gets you into 5 of the top sightseeing places - with an upgraded admission!Great Price
My family came to visit us from Colombia. It was their first time in the states and I wanted to make sure their first vacation was more than what they expected it to be. When I came across the Chicago CityPASS online I knew it was just what I needed to make their trip memorable. CityPASS Saved My Vacation and Marriage
We used Chicago CityPASS recently and it was a not only a vacation saver but a marriage saver. My husband and I would typically argue about which way to go and what to do next. The CityPASS was easy to use and offered detailed information as well as discounts.
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Had A Ball from
Made this worth it and had a great time!
My partner grew up in the Chicago suburbs and it was my first time visiting the city. We had a limited amount of time and debated getting the pass because we needed to visit four of the five options for it to be worth the cost. We ended up getting the pass and visited the Planetarium, Aquarium, Art Institute, and Field Museum and had an absolute ball. Really loved having the option that made planning and visiting hassle-free. Can't wait to visit again and see the exhibits we weren't able to on this trip!
Date published: 2025-01-13
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PeErre787 from
Great Way To See The City
1st time using the CityPASS. Excellent way of seeing the city. With many attractions to choose from, there's always something to do during the trip.
Date published: 2025-01-12
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Anonymous from
BEST EXPERIENCE EVER
CityPASS was the best thing I could’ve have purchased saved me lots of time and was super easy!
Date published: 2025-01-11
Rated 5 out of
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Mark from
Great value, well organized!
It was so convenient and we were surprised by all the perks!
Date published: 2025-01-11
Rated 3 out of
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Jack from
Not what I thought
From prior visits to the City I believed the Pass would get us into attractions without reservations. I was wrong. Could not get into Shedd Aquarium in the short period we were there. The main reason I bought the ticket was for that reason. Would not buy again.
Date published: 2025-01-09
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Big jon! from
Great way to get right into all the attractions
The city pass worked great in Chicago! We were able to book out adventures and book our reservation times for all the sites we wanted to see! This saved us hundreds of dollars and we were able to skip the ticket lines and go right in. Super easy to navigate and when we had a question they were very helpful. Best way to explore the city!
Date published: 2025-01-09
Rated 3 out of
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Mariano from
Not so well
Compré el citypass y no pude hacer la última atracción q era el Skydek, porque cuando fui me dijeron q no se podía subir por el clima, y ya no pude reprogramar porque al otro día temprano, tenía q tomar el avión de regreso. Me hubiese convenido sacar cada atracción por separado.
Date published: 2025-01-08
Rated 3 out of
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ATXdestiny from
Nice Discount, lousy app
Pros: the discount was fabulous.
Cons: the app stinks, it never would register my purchase, every time I tried to book something I'd get an error, it made the whole experience awful.
Date published: 2025-01-08
Rated 1 out of
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vincter from
Not do good
I changed the date of a visit but it didn't work and I lost it.
Date published: 2025-01-04
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Explorer from
Amazing trip
It was time and money saving. Good deal to cover most important things to see in Chicago.
Date published: 2025-01-04
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