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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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This is the best Halloween haunted house in the area imho. I went during opening weekend and the wait was reasonable.

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General Admission - $30

General Admission to Buffalo Bills Haunted Trail. V.I.P. Fast Pass - $40

Fast Pass (Skip the lines. Skip the wait. Practically no wait)

At The Door

General Admission - $40

General Admission to Buffalo Bills Haunted Trail. V.I.P.

Franklin, WI

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The Frightful Tale of the Soul Taker

The Native Americans had a name for him, "Wanetaqua". This meant taker of life. The early settler's who came to the lakes region soon became all too aware of his thirst for new souls as he added them to his diet.

Soul Takers Acres
Warsaw, IN

Closed in 2025. Returning in 2026! Killdare Haunted City, a better place to live...OR DIE

Loacted in Bridgeview, IL

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Windy City Ghosts

The Great Fire, Al Capone, prohibition, and violent riots have left indelible scars on Chicago, giving birth to the real ghosts and hauntings of the Windy City.

Hours of Operation: Tours Offered Daily
Chilling Chicago Ghost Tour: 7 pm, 8 pm
Gangs and Mobsters Walking Tour: 1 pm

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

Attraction Info

7pm to 11pm

$25

Elgin, IL

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Aura Haunted House

Loved it! Perfect Saturday night spend with my colleagues. The haunt was quite lengthy.

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?!

Loacted in Ixonia, WI

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4 Attractions for the Price of 1! The drivers didn’t know they were hauling truckloads of chemical waste to the old abandoned quarry outside Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Hours of Operation: Three Time Slots:
6 pm - 8 pm
8 pm - 10 pm
10 pm - 12 am

Admission Costs: Friday:
General Admission: $35 to $42
Speed Pass:: $50 to $57

Saturday:
General Admission: $40 to $47
Speed Pass:: $55 to $62

Attraction Info

6:45 PM – 11 PM
Blackout Nights (Nov 7-8): 6:45 PM – 10 PM

General: $20.00
Quick Pass: $35.00

Spend the Night Package: $255.00 (for 2 people)

Neenah, WI

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Disturbia Haunted House
Downers Grove, IL

$10 per person

Watertown, WI

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Forget everything you know about escape rooms. Spirited Escapes takes you to another environment with puzzles that are unique and unbelievably fun to solve! Our amazing professional artists have created an alternate atmosphere through the use of décor, props, and faux-finish.

Spirited Escapes - Haunted Mansion
Joliet, IL

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

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Indiana Fear Farm

Come out for a Night of Fright to Camp Tuckabatchee's Haunted Camp!! See if you can make it thru our haunted maze filled the scariest ghouls this side of Sleepy Hallow!!

Loacted in Ottawa, IL

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Absolutely amazing!! My daughter who is 9 enjoyed it very much but shes mature for her age.

Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

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?!

Soul Reapers Haunted House
Wilmot, WI

We had a great time at the Undead Acres.

Undead Acres
Monee, IL

Daily: 10am to 6pm

Weekday: $19.95
Weekends & Columbus Day: $29.95
Weekend Combo: $32.95

Lockport, IL

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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 Haunt – Indianapolis, Indiana

A new nightmare has arrived in Indianapolis…
but the fear still lives inside these walls.

Hours of Operation: 6:30 To 10:30 Nightly. 6:30 To Midnight Oct 9th,10th,16th,17th,23rd,24th,30th,and 31st

Admission Costs: $30 plus Tax

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It's awesome so many fun screams to be had! Once you go once, you will visit every year.

Hayride of Horror
Lockport, IL

My BF and I drove for an hour to visit the haunt, and it did not disappoint.

Abandoned Haunted House Complex
Mount Pleasant, WI

Warriors Haunted Asylum
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5 Points Haunted House
West Chicago, IL

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

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Sandwich Halloween Walk
Sandwich, IL

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The Haunt Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

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Erickson's Monster Manor
Momence, IL

Trilogy of Terror
Roselle, IL

Holiday Habits
Huntley, IL

House of the undead
New lenox, IL

Dark Shadows Home Haunt
Orland Hills, IL

Dead End Cemetery
Roselle, IL

Khaos on Kathleen
Des Plaines, IL

MAACabre Haunted Attraction
Valparaiso, IN

Halloween Town
Algonquin, IL

The Kill On Old Mill
Lake Zurich, IL

Sinister Sunset
Lombard, IL

Haunt 31
Lake in the Hills, IL

Canyon Trail Cemetery
Carol Stream, IL

Battle for Queens Ct
Shorewood, IL

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Windy City Ghosts
Chicago, IL

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The Haunt Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN

The Hill Has Eyes
Franklin, WI

Sandwich Halloween Walk
Sandwich, IL

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Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

The Hill Has Eyes
Franklin, WI

Indiana Fear Farm
Jamestown, IN

Burial Chamber Haunted Complex
Neenah, WI

Hayride of Horror
Lockport, IL

The Dark Side Haunted Adventure
Ixonia, WI

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Death Toll: A Drinking Game
Chicago, IL

Hayride of Horror
Lockport, IL

Curse of the Bayou
Lockport, IL

Dominion of Terror
Sheboygan, WI

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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

Terror Roulette, New Interactive Horror Experience, Makes Its Debut This Fall in the Chicago Area

Terror Roulette, New Interactive Horror Experience, Makes Its Debut This Fall in the Chicago Area

September 1, 2023

Horror aficionados are invited to give in to fate and gamble their lives away   The Arboretum of South Barrington in partnership with IWG Productions, a pioneer in immersive entertainment, will debut Terror...

PRESS RELEASE: See 2 of America’s Best Haunted Houses in 1 night!

PRESS RELEASE: See 2 of America’s Best Haunted Houses in 1 night!

October 17, 2019

Basement of the Dead & Massacre Haunted House have teamed up in 2019 to bring you a terrifying offer! Attend either attraction and receive a FREE VIP Fast Pass upgrade at the 2nd location!

More than 60% of People Have Seen a Ghost, Survey Claims

More than 60% of People Have Seen a Ghost, Survey Claims

October 17, 2018

Feeling spooked? You’re not alone! According to a Halloween survey commissioned by Groupon, more than 60% of people have seen a ghost and 40% claim their pet has too!

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