The Best Haunted Houses in Chicago

While you can find haunted houses in cities throughout the state of Illinois in October, few out-perform the allure of Chicago’s haunted houses. Each year, you’ll discover dozens of spooky and downright frightening events complete with innovative animations, haunted music, and plenty of jump scares. This year, prepare to get scared by some of the best haunted houses in Chicago.

13th Floor Haunted House

The 13th Floor Haunted House is a world-famous Halloween event in its eighth season, debuting at a new location at 5050 River Road in Schiller Park. The site spans 40 thousand square feet and features two all-new shows: Spirit of Halloween and Bad Blood. There will also be photo opportunities, a carnival-like showcase of games, and plenty of food and beverages.

Basement of the Dead

Basement of the Dead has been rated the #1 scariest haunted house in Chicago and the world by BuzzFeed. Walk through the 50 thousand square foot attraction and see a myriad of crazy clowns, bloody nurses, and other ghoulish creatures. There will also be a DJ to play haunted tunes as you make your way through the basement filled with creepy objects and costumed actors. If you prefer to avoid the jump scares, you can walk through the attraction with just a glow stick to light the way.

Statesville Haunted Prison

After 25 years of thrills and screams, Statesville Haunted Prison is a Chicago-area favorite. Located at Siegel’s Cottonwood Farm in Lockport, it consists of 30 rooms of terrifying creatures sure to make you scream. The haunted house typically runs Thursdays and Sundays from 7PM to 10PM and Fridays and Saturdays from 7PM to 11PM.

Realm of Terror Haunted House

Boasted as one of the nation’s best Halloween events, the Realm of Terror Haunted House is a must-see. This intense event features the very best in special effects makeup and includes fully immersive sets and over-the-top spooky environments created by professional set designers. Realm of Terror is also the only haunted house to have a bar — grab your favorite spirit before getting in line.

Hell’s Gate Haunted House

Hidden deep in the woods, Hell’s Gate Haunted House is considered one of the scariest in Chicago. This multi-level mansion is filled with ghostly secrets, undead creatures, giant slides, hidden passageways, and so much darkness. Before getting to the house, you’ll first need to make your way through the zombie-infested woods and across Lost Souls Cemetery to reach the top-rated mansion in Lockport, IL.

Evil Intentions Haunted House

Evil Intentions Haunted House is located in Elgin’s industrial section in a building with a true story of disappearances, occult activities, and murder. This attraction combines interactive storytelling with the real paranormal history of the building. In addition to its very scary location, the haunted house is filled with terrifying encounters with ghostly creatures and decayed rooms and hallways throughout the abandoned factory floors.

Get Tickets for Chicago’s Top Haunted Houses

In addition to the haunted houses mentioned above, Chicago offers even more incredible Halloween events, including Massacre Haunted House, Dungeon of Doom, Twisted Crypt, and Hoppers Haunted House. Spots are limited due to the popularity of these events, so you’ll want to grab your tickets as soon as possible.

Looking for the ultimate Halloween night out? Get your tickets for the Haunted Halloween Ball at the Congress Plaza Hotel.