875 North Michigan Avenue Building

Address: 875 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611, United States

Website: https://www.360chicago.com

Hours: 360 CHICAGO typically daily 9:00am-10:00pm (hours can vary seasonally)

Admission: 360 CHICAGO observation deck admission typically $25-$35 for adults (check https://www.360chicago.com for current pricing)

875 North Michigan Avenue is a mixed-use skyscraper on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile, originally known as the John Hancock Center, completed in 1969. The building is a city landmark for its tapered, X-braced exterior and multi-use program of offices, residences and retail.

The tower has roughly 100 floors and an overall height of about 1,128 feet (344 m) including antennas; public access includes an upper-floor observation deck and dining. Its design by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill used structural expressionism to maximize interior space and stiffness.

The building sits on North Michigan Avenue in Chicago’s Near North Side, directly adjacent to the Magnificent Mile shopping corridor and within walking distance of the lakefront and multiple transit options.

• Height and floors: Completed in 1969, the tower rises to about 1,128 feet (344 m) including its antennas and has 100 floors.
• Observation deck: An observation deck and restaurant on the upper floors (marketed as 360 CHICAGO) offer panoramic views of the city and Lake Michigan from the Magnificent Mile area.

875 North Michigan Avenue is on the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago. The nearest ‘L’ stops are the Red Line at Chicago (approx. 5-10 minute walk) and the Brown/Green/Orange/Blue lines at Randolph/Wabash (longer walk). Numerous bus routes service Michigan Avenue.

• Buy 360 CHICAGO tickets online with a time slot to avoid lines.
• The best light for photos is late afternoon into sunset - the city lights begin to come up while there is still color in the sky.
• The Signature Room bar/restaurant (check current access policies) offers a table with a view if willing to spend on a meal.