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 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 ( m/s) Leasing/Tourist Information: Videos from the History Channel: Building Information: