“Sky
Rides” enjoys a legacy of 23 years of balloon flight operations.
Within the Plainfield/Joliet location (Southwest Chicago, Illinois), the majesty of balloon
flight is brought to you by Sky Rides. Sky Rides ranks with
the oldest and safest balloon locations in the United States. Our FAA Certified
pilot and capable crew look forward to meeting you on the
grounds of the Joliet Regional Airport(the meeting location is
at the east parking lot at the airport). After all of our passengers have arrived, we will
transport you in our flight van to one of the Sky Rides
ascent sites.
Following your flight and related descent duties, we will
typically gather at the descent site. From there, you will
be ground transported back to our meeting site.
Creating positive memories on a number of levels!
Customer Service or Reserve by Phone 877 WE DO FLY (877)
933-6359
JOLIET REGIONAL AIRPORT
4000 W JEFFERSON
JOLIET, IL 60435
There
are 2 levels of tickets:
• The Restricted ticket allows passengers to fly Monday
through Thursday for Sunrise and Sunset, weather
permitting.
• The Unrestricted ticket allows passengers to fly 7 days
a week, for the Sunrise or Sunset flight, weather
permitting.
Special Holiday Prices
RESTRICTED TICKETS 1 passenger = $175
2 passengers=$350
3 passengers=$525
4 passengers=$700
5 passengers=$875
6 passengers= Call for special pricing
UNRESTRICTED TICKETS 1 passenger = $225
2 passengers=$450
3 passengers=$675
4 passengers=$900
5 passengers=$1125
6 passengers= Call for special pricing
Day of Flight
Day of Flight in the Midwest
(50% of flights in the Midwest are rescheduled due
to weather.)
Weather is our #2 consideration; your Safety is #1.
Sunrise – -
You need to call the appropriate phone number listed
below at or after 7:30 pm on the day before your
scheduled flight. There will be a pre-recorded message
informing you if your flight is canceled or not.
-
IL locations, call: (847) 639-2585.
Sunset
– Call the pre-recorded message after 2pm the day of your flight.
- Call to verify if you will be flying. You will receive
a pre-recorded message indicating the nature of the
weather and your flight status.
-
IL locations, call: (847) 639-2585.
Please
remember, the weather may change by the time you arrive
at the balloonport.
- You must bring your flight tickets.
- Your ticket will be voided if you do not show up
for your flight.
- Wear casual clothes, as if you were going for a
hike; no open-toed shoes.
- Ballooning is an adventure! In the event your flight
is cancelled due to weather, please call our toll
free phone number, 877-933-6359, to reschedule your
flight.
- Our scheduling department appreciates your patience
as they work to make your dream of ballooning come
true.
