Chicago’s haunting season transforms suburban landscapes into spine-chilling playgrounds of terror. From Montgomery to Elgin, Chicagoland’s most intense haunted attractions promise heart-stopping experiences that push the boundaries of fear.
Local haunt enthusiasts know the Windy City’s Halloween scene delivers more than cheap scares. These meticulously designed haunted houses blend immersive storytelling, professional theatrical techniques, and pulse-pounding psychological thrills.
Discover Chicagoland’s most terrifying haunted houses now!
Featured Haunted Houses in Chicago
- 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House (Aurora)
- Disturbia Haunted House
- Evil Intentions Haunted House (Elgin)
- Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
- Midnight Terror Haunted House (Oak Lawn)
- Sonny Acres Haunted Barn (West Chicago)
- Statesville Haunted Prison (Crest Hill)
- The Park After Dark Haunted House
13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
What to Expect
Dual-themed horror experiences with narrative-driven scenarios
Description
Multi-level haunted house featuring immersive sci-fi and supernatural storylines that transform visitors into participants. Two distinct attractions combine alien invasion horror with folklore-inspired supernatural encounters, complete with elaborate set designs and professional scare actors who blur the lines between reality and nightmare.
Where: Chicago | More Info: 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
Basement of the Dead Haunted House (Aurora)
What to Expect
Two-attraction haunted house with underground laboratory and 3D horror experience
Description
Located in Aurora, Illinois, Basement of the Dead delivers two heart-pounding haunted house attractions: an abandoned underground laboratory with terrifying creatures lurking in shadowy corridors, and a mind-bending Shattered 3D experience where surreal visuals blur reality. Live actors and immersive set designs transform this 15,000 square-foot venue into a nightmare landscape.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Disturbia Haunted House
What to Expect
Seasonally themed horror events with narrative-driven terror experiences
Description
Disturbia Haunted House transforms an industrial space in Downers Grove into a multi-room horror experience with elaborate set designs and professional scare actors. Each meticulously crafted room delivers intense psychological terror through immersive theatrical scenarios and state-of-the-art special effects that challenge visitors' nerves and expectations.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Disturbia Haunted House
Evil Intentions Haunted House (Elgin)
What to Expect
Newly relocated haunted house with expanded horror narrative
Description
Evil Intentions transforms Forsaken Hollow into a multi-level haunted house experience featuring intense live actor interactions and immersive horror scenarios. Located just outside Chicago, this attraction plunges visitors through dark, unpredictable environments with unexpected jump scares and meticulously designed horror set pieces that challenge traditional haunted house expectations.
Where: Elgin | More Info: Evil Intentions Haunted House
Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
What to Expect
Three-part horror experience with 40+ uniquely themed rooms
Description
Sprawling 35,000-square-foot haunted house featuring three distinct horror attractions with over 40 themed rooms. The experience includes an intense Freak Show 3D clown attraction and The Underground basement level, delivering multi-dimensional scares through immersive set designs and live actors.
Where: Montgomery | More Info: Massacre Haunted House
Midnight Terror Haunted House (Oak Lawn)
What to Expect
Interactive Mark of Willow guest challenge with potential free merchandise
Description
A multi-zone haunted house in Oak Lawn featuring three distinct horror experiences: The Mark of Willow (a nightmarish psychological journey), the Factory of Malum (a supernatural industrial horror), and Chainsaw Alley (a chaotic clown-driven scare zone). Professional actors and immersive storytelling create a high-intensity haunted attraction that blends traditional scares with innovative theatrical elements.
Where: Oak Lawn | More Info: Midnight Terror Haunted House
Sonny Acres Haunted Barn (West Chicago)
What to Expect
Authentic barn setting with multi-room horror experience
Description
Sonny Acres Haunted Barn transforms a classic farm setting into a terrifying multi-room haunted house experience in West Chicago. Featuring live actors, immersive horror scenes, and a nerve-wracking journey through dark, unpredictable spaces, this attraction uses the rustic barn environment to amplify its intense psychological scares.
Where: West Chicago | More Info: Sonny Acres Haunted Barn
Statesville Haunted Prison (Crest Hill)
What to Expect
Prisoner riot scenario with over 100 live criminal characters
Description
Statesville Haunted Prison transforms an abandoned maximum security facility into a terrifying immersive horror experience. Visitors navigate 23 prison cells confronting over 100 criminally insane inmates who have rioted and seized control. Live actors and intricate set design create an intense, realistic prison break scenario with prisoners hunting unsuspecting guests through dark, claustrophobic spaces.
Where: Crest Hill | More Info: Statesville Haunted Prison
The Park After Dark Haunted House
What to Expect
Community fundraiser haunted house supporting local teen programs
Description
Chicago's community-driven haunted house returns at Chase Park, reviving the city's beloved Halloween tradition. This locally-created attraction transforms park corridors into immersive, multi-room horror experiences with live actors and carefully crafted scare zones. Proceeds support the park's After-School Teen Program, giving the haunted attraction a meaningful community purpose.
Where: Chicago | More Info: The Park After Dark Haunted House