Going down on the Schindler High-Speed Elevators at the Sears/Willis Tower Skydeck in Chicago

Video of the ride on famous elevators at the Sears Tower in Downtown Chicago, Illinois. These elevators are some of the fastest in North America, reaching a top speed of 18.2 mph or 29.3 km/h. The fastest elevators in North America are located at the John Hancock Center in Chicago and the Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, which reach a top speed of 20.5 mph or 33.14 km/h. ==Skydeck Elevator Specifications== Manufacture: Westinghouse Electric Elevator Type: DC Gearless Traction Capacity: 4000 lbs. (1818.2 kg) Year Installed: 1973 Elevator Bank Size: 2 Floors Served: LL2, 99, 103 Speed: 1600 FPM (8.18 m/s) Leasing/Tourist Information: Videos from the History Channel: Building Information: