Skydive Chicago
Reviews
SDC is amazing! Went here for a birthday jump and our entire group had a blast. Went back to do another tandem jump and had even more fun. Staff is awesome, food is great and atmosphere is fun. Can't wait to start taking the classes and really overcome one of my biggest fears! I would recommend making a weekend out of it and camp there as well as do multiple jumps if you have the time and money. Once you do your first jump, you will want to go right back up again!
I have been skydiving at Skydive Chicago for 3 years now. I have visited many other facilities, both in the Chicagoland area and other states. All I can say is that there is no place that even comes close to being as good as SDC. Friendly staff, well maintained gear and airplanes, experienced jumpers, and outstanding facilities. I would personally not go anywhere else if it wasn't for the off-season. And people who actually understand skydiving would be wrong to not question the safety record, it's a risky activity. But the incidents that occurred were do to Experienced Jumpers pushing the envelope and trying to advance the sport, not new jumpers going on their initial skydives. Anyway.... IF you're looking to do your first jump or have 1000s under your belt, I would personally recommend Skydive Chicago.
First time jumper on 9/13/13. Had a lot of fun and thought the Skydive Chicago staff was excellent. If you are thinking about sky diving, this is the place to go. Well worth the 4 hour drive.
There is nothing negative to say about this place. Some friends and I went for a jump later in the season and camped out at the facility. The temperature plummeted that night, so to make sure we were ok (we were) 3 different staff members walked to our site with extra fire wood, blankets, and tea with whiskey. They wound up hanging out for a bit. Some amazing stories were told from an amazing staff.
My second home. I love this place!
