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Kids on the Fly, Chicago Children's Museum at O'Hare

5200 North Bessie Coleman Dr, Chicago, IL 60666
312 527 1000
air control tower
helicopter
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Ranked #78 of 323 attractions in Chicago
4.0 of 5 stars 5 Reviews
Traveler Description: Just inside security at Terminal 2 and next to gate F1, the children's interactive museum, "Kids on the Fly," is a well designed playground for kids... more »
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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121 reviews 121 reviews
Reviews in 44 cities Reviews in 44 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
“Fun way to entertain kids on a layover at o'hare”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

Lots of fun airport related hands on exhibits good for younger tots. Fly a plane, gas it up, go to the tower or just relax on the painted benches. Be warned- no food or drink. Plenty of adult seating More

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Ventura, California
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“Layover Life Saver for the kids...and me!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

The kids had a ball and I could relax knowing the were safe at play. I'm sure travelers on our flights benefited from my kids having the opportunity to wear themselves out at this playground. Great fun More

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Israel
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great place to pass the time at the airport”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2011

We love the idae that the kids can play with things that make the flight more comprehensible for them The airplane game is great, it's big and many kids can play together and play "flying" games Great idea for kids and great idea for parents who need a place to let their kids play in while at the airport. More

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Texas
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
“Best thing about O'Hare for travel with kids”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2009
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Just inside security at Terminal 2 and next to gate F1, the children's interactive museum, "Kids on the Fly," is really a well designed playground for kids 12 years old and under. My 9 year old grand daughter and I had a long lay-over at O'Hare (surprise?) on Sunday after Christmas. We spent an hour or so letting her run,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Can't get to it!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 23, 2007
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The museum is located on the other side of the security check. You can't get to it unless you have a boarding pass to a flight that day. Totally wasted trip to O'Hare and very disappointed granddaughter! More

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