First Timer's Guide to Six Flags Great America - Top Eleven Thrilling Coasters and Rides

Six Flags Great America features nine themed areas and seventeen extreme roller coasters, as well as a 20-acre (81,000 m2) water park called Hurricane Harbor. It also has many off-the-shelf children's rides, most of which are packed into the KIDZOPOLIS and Camp Cartoon areas. In addition to the various themed rides and zones of the park, there is live entertainment available throughout the day.

Six Flags Great America Address and Opening Time

Address: 1 Great America Pkwy, Gurnee, IL 60031, USA, United States

Opening Time: 06:45 am - 11:45 pm

Tickets Prices for 2019 Season

At the Gate Ticket Prices

General Admission: For adults and kids over 48 inches: $74.99
Child Admission: For kids under 48 inches: $54.99
Children 2 & Under: Free

Online Ticket Prices

Advance Purchase Tickets : as low as $54.99 (save $20 when you buy your tickets online at least one day before your trip. )
Any Day Ticket Online : $69.99

2019 Season Passes & Memberships

Season Passes

2019 Season Pass: As Low As $93.99/ea
2019 Gold Season Pass: As Low As $103.99/ea
2019 Special Offer Pass:  As Low As $83.99/ea (Buy 4+ Season Passes and save 56%)

Memberships

Gold Plus Membership: As Low As $7.15/mo
Platinum Membership: As Low As $9.15/mo
Diamond Membership: As Low As $12.15/mo
Diamond Elite Membership: As Low As $18.15/mo

Directions to Six Flags Great America

FROM CHICAGO
Take I-94 or I-294 West. Exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right.

FROM CHICAGO
Take I-94 or I-294 West. Exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right.
Approximate driving time: 45 minutes.

FROM MILWAUKEE
Take I-94 East. Exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located immediately on the right.
Approximate driving time: 45 minutes.

FROM WESTERN ILLINOIS AND IOWA
Take I-88 East to I-294 North in Illinois. Take I-294 North until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 3 hours.

FROM INDIANA AND MICHIGAN
Take Tri-State Hwy. 80/94 West. Continue into Illinois and take I-294 West. Stay on I-294 West until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour, 35 minutes.

OR Take the Skyway (I-90 West) through Chicago to the Dan Ryan Expwy. (I-90/94 West). Continue on I-90/94 West; it will become the Kennedy Expressway. 90/94 West near downtown Chicago. When 90/94 splits, continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags Great America is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 1 hour, 20 minutes.

FROM PEORIA/BLOOMINGTON
Take I-55 North to I-294 West. Take I-294 West until it becomes I-94 West. Continue on I-94 West and exit on Grand Avenue (Rt. 132) east in Gurnee, Illinois. Six Flags is located on the right.
Approximate driving time: 3 hoursThe Rides

Six Flags Great America Car Rental

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Parking Prices

Daily Parking : $30/ea
Preferred Parking: $45/ea
Park closer to the Front Gate. Valid for one standard size vehicle to park in designated area on one visit to Six Flags Great America during the 2019 season. Season Parking Pass holders can upgrade for only $15 at the park on each visit.
Season Parking Pass: $80/ea
Pass Holders can park all season at Six Flags Great  America
Free Parking for Gold Season Pass Holders

Six Flags Great America Map 2019

Six Flags Great America Rides and Coasters Ranked

Six Flags Great America are famous for its rich type roller coasters. Up to now, there are already 17 roller coasters in the amusement park. The Newest roller coasters——Maxx Force opened in spring 2019. If you can only go on a few rides,  take the below roller coasters first.

Maxx Force

Maxx Force is the fastest launch coaster in North America! Reach speeds of 78 miles per hour in under two seconds on this incredible record-breaker, featuring the fastest inversion and tallest double inversion of any roller coaster in the world.

Mardi Gras Hangover

Great America's newest ride slated to be the world's largest loop coaster standing at 100 feet tall. This coaster is bound to give you wicked hangover time, take a break from screaming to see the park from a new perspective.

American Eagle

The worlds largest classic, double tracked, wooden roller coaster. The red side and the blue side are separate carts that ride along identical paths side by side.  Each battling to win the coaster race. The ride starts with a 127-foot lift and you will then drop 147 feet taking you 20 feet below ground level.  After the drop, you will wind through a series of twists and turns including a 360-degree helix. Overall, American Eagle is a Six Flags classic that you don’t want to miss.

Goliath

The world’s tallest, steepest and fastest wooden roller coaster. It uses a modified steel “Topper” track that completely covers the stacks of wood along its track. With speeds 72 miles per hour, you will be jetted through twists and turns including a 180-degree zero G-roll twist.  Not for the faint of heart, this is a ride for a real thrill seeker!

Demon

Demon is one of the first roller coasters to feature double corkscrews. This classic looping roller coaster takes you through three tunnels while going through corkscrew turns, vertical loops, and twists and turns.

Raging Bull

Raging bull has been a long standing crowd favorite. This legendary steel beast is the world’s first hyper-twister roller coaster, and at 202 feet tall, 5,057 feet long, and 73 miles per hour, it’s the tallest, longest, and fastest coaster at the park.

Superman

Superman has the most involved seat.  The point of the ride is that you feel like you are flying like Superman, in the pose and all. As you ride face down, facing forward you will fly through many twists and turns including a pretzel loop.

Vertical Velocity

This is an inverted, launched shuttle-style coaster. Sitting in a ski lift style sear with your feet hanging below you, you will be shot out at 70 miles an hour using the advanced electromagnetic propulsion system.  At 70 miles per hour, you will go up straight and then through a corkscrew turn.

Dark Knight

Dark Knight is an indoor ride which gives it an air of unnecessary mystery. This roller coaster will take you up to three stories in the air and then take you through hairpin turns, climb up unseen hills, enter complete darkness, and dip to unseen dangers. 

In addition to roller coasters, there are many other rides and a few of them carry some of the same thrills.
Dare Devil Dive

Dare Devil Dive feels like a combination of hang-gliding and sky diving. The speed of the drop is approximately 65-70mph. The height of the tower is 125 feet. Flyers experience the thrill of freefall and a pendulum swing back and forth.

Giant Drop

It’s the ultimate free-fall adventure. Strap into your chair and settle in, because the ride to the top of the 227-foot tower will be the longest, most anticipatory seconds of your life. You’ll be hoisted up more than 20 stories in the air as the people below you grow further and further away. Without warning, your seat will release and you’ll plunge straight down to the ground at a staggering 62 adrenaline-charged miles per hour

There are also some interesting rides specially designed for the kids. Such as Bouncer、Krazy Kars、Little Dipper、ZoomJets、Krazy Kupslet. They can enjoy their time here.

If you come on a hot day, you can also enjoy the Bahama Mama and Bubba Tubba、Hammerhead and Barracuda、Skull Island、Tornado、Wahoo Racer and many more water park rides here.

By The Way, if you bring your baby to Six Flags Great America, Strollers are available for rent just inside Orleans Place. There is a fee as well as a refundable deposit to rent these items.

Hotels Near Six Flags Great America in Gurnee Illinois

Hampton Inn Chicago-Gurnee near Six Flags Great America low to $93. This Gurnee, Illinois hotel is just under 1.6 km from Six Flags Great America and minutes from highway I-94. It offers an outdoor pool, a hot breakfast and guest rooms include free Wi-Fi.

Baymont by Wyndham Gurnee near Six Flags Great America low to $99. With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Six Flags Great America. It features an indoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This hotel offers access to a 24-hour business center. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning.

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