Admission Information
During The Fair
The Illinois State Fairgrounds is open from 7 a.m. to Midnight for the duration of the Fair. Buildings are open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Directions to the Illinois State Fairgrounds
Contact Information
Admission/Gate Charges
Mega Pass
- Good for UNLIMITED RIDES during Fair
- Good for ALL TEN DAYS of the Fair (including Preview Night)
- Good for the Main Carnival Midway and Adventure Village only
- (does NOT include Sky Glide, Giant Slide or Tram)
- Does NOT include gate admission to the Fair
- Mega Pass Rates:
- $55.00 (with FREE lanyard) – November 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012
- $65.00 – January 1, 2013 through August 3, 2013
- $75.00 – August 4, 2013 through August 18, 2013
- Available for purchase at:
- Illinois State Fair Credentials Office located in the Emmerson Building
- By phoning 217-782-6661
- On-line at illinoisstatefair.info (through December 17)
- By mailing order form and payment to address on order form
- Phone or mail orders received after December 17 cannot be guaranteed Christmas delivery
- Acceptable forms of payment: Cash, Visa/MC or checks (through May 31, 2013)
