If you'd been here on Independence Day, you'd have cleared the park before lunch.
Jul 4, 2026 hit a 1/10, one of the quietest days we've recorded at Six Flags Great America this season. Crowds dipped to a 1 out of ten for 4 straight hours between 12 PM and 4 PM.
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/10 Quiet
AVG WAIT12m
PEAK60m
RIDES OPEN17/16
WEATHER80° Drizzle
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The day, hour by hour.
11 AM to 10 PM · crowd level 1–10
5
11 AM
1
12 PM
1
1 PM
1
2 PM
1
3 PM
4
4 PM
4
5 PM
4
6 PM
1
7 PM
1
8 PM
1
9 PM
1
10 PM
11 AM to 10 AM
Rope-drop the headliner anyway
The Dark Knight Coaster held strong all day. The first hour was the only time it ran shortest.
11 AM to 1 PM
Eat early, ride during lunch
Crowds dipped to their low around 12 PM. The Joker Free-Fly Coaster + Whizzer walked on.
12 PM to 4 PM
Knock out the rest of your list
The quietest stretch of the day starts around 12 PM. The Dark Knight Coaster fell to its low for the day.
8 PM to 10 PM
Last lap and re-rides
A small closing-hour bump is normal. Re-ride The Dark Knight Coaster now with a fresh queue.
Days like this are why people swear by going off-peak. Ride Ready spots them in advance, then turns the forecast into real-time recommendations the moment you walk through the gate.
