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Haunted Houses & Halloween Attractions in Chicago

The quick and easy way to find all the exciting Halloween attractions in the Chicago area for 2026! Halloween is just around the corner, and if you're looking for some spooky fun then you've come to the right place. We've put together a list of local Chicago haunted houses, hay rides, spook walks, and more for the scariest day of 2026! Check out all the attractions below - there's something for everyone!

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Hidden deep in the woods, HellsGate is a multi-level mansion filled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain! This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure!

Loacted in Lockport, IL

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Strange things happen when October comes to Clinton, Illinois. Spooky, yet intriguing events encircle the town. Lonely wailing. Flickering lights. Weird, maniacal laughter.

Hours of Operation: 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Friendly Ghost Tour: 4 pm - 5 pm (Oct 11th, 18th & 25th)

Admission Costs: Friendly Ghost Tour: $5 per person

Attraction Info

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Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

Built in the depths of our park, where shadows linger in the spine-tingling woods, dare to journey through the Hollow of Horrors. Once a place of laughter and light, the park has been overtaken by shadows with bone chilling décor, roaming haunters, and frightening scenes. Enter if you dare.

Funland Frights
Saint John, IN

Friday & Saturdays: 7 pm - 10 pm
Last two Sundys: 6 pm - 9 pm

Ticket:
Hayride of Horror: $20.00
Curse of the Bayou: $20.00
Combination Pass: $30.00

Lockport, IL

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$10 per person

Watertown, WI

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AWESOME!! The outdoor wooded trail is very detailed and they build suspense to get the most out of the scares.

Spider Hill

This was my second visit, and it was better this time, albeit marginally.

Abandoned Haunted House Complex
Mount Pleasant, WI

Soul Reapers Haunted House exists for this reason. What's a Soul Reaper? They are the scariest, most ruthless monsters of Hell and Satan has summoned them to devour your pathetic souls! Hearing your screams brings the Soul Reapers great satisfaction. Will you accept the challenge?!

Loacted in Wilmot, WI

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The Dark Side Haunted Adventure features seven haunted attractions spread out through over 40 acres. Do you have what it takes to brave all that terror?!

The Dark Side Haunted Adventure
Ixonia, WI

Indiana Fear Farm

The legendary Disturbia Haunted House has been resurrected from the depths of Hell! Come relive your darkest nightmares and experience all new evils. Only in Downers Grove and presented by Basement of the Dead.

Hours of Operation: 7 pm - 10 pm

Admission Costs: Instant Admission: $89.99
VIP Ticket (Best Value): $49.99
General Admission: $34.99

Attraction Info

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Sept 27 & Oct 3, 4, 12, 19 & 26
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm: Oct 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 31
7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Lights Out (Nov 1)

General Admission: $25-30

VIP Admission: $40-45

Instant Entry: $55-60
(Advise: Tickets sold onsite are $5 more plus fees)

Rantoul, IL

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I was here recently with my friends.

Undead Acres
Monee, IL

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Killdare Haunted City
Bridgeview, IL

Adults: $26.00
Children (under 13): $17.00
Children below 6 years old: Free

Chicago, IL

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It’s our favorite October tradition. Loved the paintball ride this year.

Founded in 1974, the Dominion of Terror is ‘Raising Money for OUR Community, One Scare at a Time!’ Celebrate 50 Years of Terror at the Dominion of Terror!

Dominion of Terror
Sheboygan, WI

$26.50 - Sept 27
$25: Oct 3, 23, 30
$28.56: Oct 4
$27: Oct 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov 1
$31.65: Oct 11, 18, 25

Deerfield, WI

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The creators of the Lehman Manor home haunt have gone to the next level and opened up the 5 Points Haunted house in a 100-year old barn once known for it's amazing live music club and restaurant on historic Rt 38.

Hours of Operation: 7 PM - 11 PM - Sept 26-27, Oct 3-4, 10-11, 17, 24
7 PM - 10 PM - Oct 26, 29-30, & Nov 1
7 PM - 9 PM - Oct 12, 9, 16, 19, 22, 23
7 PM - 12 AM - Oct 18, 25, 31 & Nov 1

No Scare Tickets: 2 PM - 4 PM
Saturdays &...

Admission Costs: R.I.P. (Really Important Person): $45 + fees
General Admission: $25 + fees

General Admission - Season Pass: $50 + fees
R.I.P.

Attraction Info

The haunted house was super scary! Staff performances was professional throughout.

Open 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm September 26 & 27, October 3, 4, 10 & 11
Open 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm October 26, 30 & November 1
Open 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 & November 1

All prices are per person. $29.95 General Admission
$49.95 Urgent Pass
+$10 Patient Pass (Allows the actors to touch you!)
VIP tour tickets start at $99.95 per person. VIP tour starts 90 minutes before attractions open.

Sheboygan Falls, WI

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3 Floors of hair raising fright. Starting on the 2nd floor and working your way to the basement of the 100+ year building then to the outside maze. We have refreshments while you wait and a fire pit, concessions and photo ops at the end.

Loacted in Mount Calvary, WI

Haunt Details

What a great scare fest to go to!!

The Hill Has Eyes
Franklin, WI

Very well put together. Very fun experience, scary too!

Halloween Events by Type

Halloween event list including haunted houses, corn mazes, hayrides, spookwalks, home haunts, and more.

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Sandwich, IL

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The Haunt Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

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House of the undead
New lenox, IL

Haunt 31
Lake in the Hills, IL

Halloween Town
Algonquin, IL

Dark Shadows Home Haunt
Orland Hills, IL

Khaos on Kathleen
Des Plaines, IL

Canyon Trail Cemetery
Carol Stream, IL

Trilogy of Terror
Roselle, IL

Sinister Sunset
Lombard, IL

Battle for Queens Ct
Shorewood, IL

The Kill On Old Mill
Lake Zurich, IL

Erickson's Monster Manor
Momence, IL

MAACabre Haunted Attraction
Valparaiso, IN

Holiday Habits
Huntley, IL

Dead End Cemetery
Roselle, IL

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Windy City Ghosts
Chicago, IL

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The Haunt Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

Sandwich Halloween Walk
Sandwich, IL

The Hill Has Eyes
Franklin, WI

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Hayride of Horror
Lockport, IL

Burial Chamber Haunted Complex
Neenah, WI

The Hill Has Eyes
Franklin, WI

Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

The Dark Side Haunted Adventure
Ixonia, WI

Indiana Fear Farm
Jamestown, IN

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Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

Dominion of Terror
Sheboygan, WI

Hayride of Horror
Lockport, IL

Death Toll: A Drinking Game
Chicago, IL

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The Haunt Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

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Oswegoland Park After Dark
Montgomery, IL

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ChicagoHauntedHouses.com Blog

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