Chicagoland’s haunting season transforms the western suburbs into a spine-chilling playground of terror. From Elgin to Aurora, thrill-seekers can dive into heart-stopping experiences that push the boundaries of fear and excitement.
Forget mundane Halloween attractions—these haunted houses deliver pulse-racing encounters guaranteed to test even the bravest souls. Montgomery, Lockport, and Aurora offer bone-chilling destinations that transform ordinary nights into extraordinary nightmares.
Dare to explore Chicagoland’s most terrifying haunted houses!
Featured Haunted Houses in Elgin
- Basement of the Dead Haunted House (Aurora)
- Disturbia Haunted House (Aurora)
- Evil Intentions Haunted House
- HellsGate Haunted House (Lockport)
- Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
Basement of the Dead Haunted House (Aurora)
What to Expect
Dual-attraction haunted house with underground laboratory and 3D horror environment
Description
Two-story haunted house in Aurora featuring twin terror attractions: the underground Basement of the Dead laboratory and the mind-bending Shattered 3D haunted experience. Live actors navigate visitors through twisted corridors and surreal environments, creating an immersive horror journey with elaborate set designs and unexpected scares.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Basement of the Dead Haunted House
Disturbia Haunted House (Aurora)
What to Expect
Seasonal themed horror events with rotating narrative concepts
Description
A multi-room haunted house near Chicago featuring immersive horror scenarios with state-of-the-art special effects and live actors. Each room delivers a unique psychological terror experience, challenging visitors' nerves with intricate set designs and professionally choreographed scare techniques.
Where: Aurora | More Info: Disturbia Haunted House
Evil Intentions Haunted House
What to Expect
Newly relocated horror experience in expanded Forsaken Hollow venue
Description
Evil Intentions Haunted House transforms Forsaken Hollow into a multi-level terror experience featuring intense live actor interactions and immersive horror scenarios. Designed for serious haunt enthusiasts, this attraction promises an unpredictable journey through meticulously crafted terror zones with unexpected scares and psychological horror elements.
Where: Elgin | More Info: Evil Intentions Haunted House
HellsGate Haunted House (Lockport)
What to Expect
Giant interactive slides within haunted mansion setting
Description
Hidden deep in the woods near Lockport, HellsGate is a multi-level haunted mansion featuring secret passages, giant slides, and immersive zombie-themed environments. Combining the legendary Statesville Prison actors with intricate set designs, this haunted house transforms the traditional scare experience into a cinematic horror adventure through an elaborate, multi-room narrative.
Where: Lockport | More Info: HellsGate Haunted House
Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
What to Expect
Three-part haunted house with 40+ themed horror rooms
Description
Montgomery's massive haunted house spans over 35,000 square feet with three distinct horror attractions. Featuring over 40 themed rooms including a terrifying Freak Show 3D clown experience and an underground basement level that promises intense psychological scares. Professional actors and meticulously designed environments create a multi-sensory horror journey through interconnected nightmare scenarios.
Where: Montgomery | More Info: Massacre Haunted House