Theme Park 📍 Gurnee, IL

Six Flags Great America

Coasters

6 Rides Covered

Must-Ride

Key Coasters

These are the must-ride coasters — tall, fast, intense, or legendary. Build these into your day plan.

202ft 73mph Elite

180ft 67mph 5 inversions Elite

165ft 72mph 2 inversions Elite

106ft 51mph 2 inversions Extreme

100ft 50mph 5 inversions Extreme

127ft 66mph Thrill

Turning Six Flags Great America into an overnight trip? Rooms near the gate sell out on peak weekends. Compare rates before you lock in your day.

6 rides — sorted by intensity. Every ride includes real specs and strategic tips.

Where to Stay

Compare rates on hotels near the park in Gurnee, IL. Booking close cuts your morning commute and gets you to rope drop first.

Beyond the Park

Make it a trip — tours, attractions, and skip-the-line tickets near the park for the day before or after.

Pack Smart

The three things that save a long park day. Grab whatever you're missing before you go.

Survives every coaster and keeps your phone and wallet on you. The single best park purchase.

A 32oz insulated bottle stays cold all day and saves $20+ in overpriced park drinks.

Wait-time apps and photos drain your phone fast. A 10,000mAh charger gets you through a 12-hour day.