Museums in Chicago at a glance
- Our pick: Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-Line, US$ 71 per person (2h 30m, 4.97★ · 697).
- Top rated: Art Institute Chicago: Skip-the-Line Tour & Impressionist Masterpieces, US$ 90 per person (2h 30m, 4.98★ · 255).
- Shortest: Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour: Expert Stories, US$ 215 per person (2h, 4.98★ · 138).
Price per person across the 6 options priced per person: US$ 71–US$ 215 (median US$ 90). With 100+ reviews: 4 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 6 kid-friendly, 2 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 50 reviews.
Museums in Chicago
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
6 options
Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-Line Feel the quiet before the crowds at Chicago’s Art Institute. Early entry, skip-the-line tickets, and a small group with an art historian guide. Includes all admission fees. Every day except Tuesday · 10:30 · All ages ★ 4.97 (697 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 71 per person
Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Skip the entrance line at the Art Institute and spend 2.5 hours with a guide who knows where the masterpieces are: Paris Street Rainy Day, Nighthawks. Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.99 (366 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Art Institute Chicago: Skip-the-Line Tour & Impressionist Masterpieces Art Institute of Chicago skip-the-line tour with expert guide. 2.5 hours, max 8 guests, all entry fees included. See Hopper, Seurat, Caillebotte originals. Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (255 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 90 per person
Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour: Expert Stories Private 2-hour guided tour of the Art Institute of Chicago with expert local guide and skip-the-line entry. Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (138 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 215 per person
Chicago to Milwaukee: Harley Museum & Brewery Tour Day trip from Chicago to Milwaukee with Harley-Davidson Museum, Miller Brewery tour and tasting, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Public Market. Expert guide and transport included. Fri and Sat · 08:00 · Season until 11 Dec · All ages ★ 4.38 (13 reviews) Duration: 8h–10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: Harley-Davidson Museum & Art Day trip from Chicago to Milwaukee with professional guide and driver, exploring the Harley-Davidson Museum, Public Market. Fri · 08:00 · Season until 11 Dec · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 125 per person
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-LineOur pickGroup of up to 12 | US$ 71 per person | 2h 30m | 4.97★ · 697 | Every day except Tuesday · 10:30 | English |
| Art Institute Chicago: Skip-the-Line Tour & Impressionist MasterpiecesTop ratedGroup of up to 12 | US$ 90 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 255 | Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
| Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour: Expert StoriesShortestPrivate | US$ 215 per person | 2h | 4.98★ · 138 | Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
| Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided TourPrivate | US$ 90 per person | 2h 30m | 4.99★ · 366 | Every day except Tuesday · 10:30, 14:00 and 17:00 | English |
| Chicago to Milwaukee: Harley Museum & Brewery TourGroup of up to 14 | US$ 125 per person | 8h–10h | 4.38★ · 13 | Fri and Sat · 08:00 · Season until 11 Dec | English |
| Chicago to Milwaukee Day Trip: Harley-Davidson Museum & Art | US$ 125 per person | 1d | 5.00★ only 4 reviews | Fri · 08:00 · Season until 11 Dec | English |
By what you need
- Private (2): Art Institute of Chicago Private Guided Tour: Expert Stories (US$ 215 per person) · Art Institute of Chicago Skip-the-Line Guided Tour (US$ 90 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Chicago: Art Institute Early Access Tour & Skip-the-Line (US$ 71 per person) · Art Institute Chicago: Skip-the-Line Tour & Impressionist Masterpieces (US$ 90 per person) · Chicago to Milwaukee: Harley Museum & Brewery Tour (US$ 125 per person)
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