Chicagoland’s haunted house scene delivers spine-chilling experiences that go far beyond typical Halloween attractions. From the gritty industrial corridors of the city to suburban terror zones, these immersive horror destinations promise heart-stopping thrills for brave souls seeking genuine scares.
Whether you’re a horror fanatic or casual thrill-seeker, Chicagoland’s haunted houses offer meticulously designed environments that transform ordinary spaces into nightmarish landscapes. Each location brings unique terror, blending professional production design with psychological horror techniques.
Discover Chicagoland’s most terrifying haunted house experiences!
Featured Haunted Houses in Logan Square
- 13th Floor Haunted House (Chicago)
- Basement of the Dead (Chicago)
- Disturbia Haunted House (Chicago)
- Evil Intentions Haunted House (Elgin)
- HellsGate Haunted House (Chicago)
- Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
- Midnight Terror Haunted House (Oak Lawn)
13th Floor Haunted House (Chicago)
What to Expect
Dual-themed horror narratives with complex storylines
Description
A multi-level haunted house featuring two immersive horror experiences: an alien invasion scenario at Vector Research and a supernatural folklore adventure with shape-shifting creatures. Live actors create intense, cinematic environments that blur the lines between sci-fi horror and mythological terror.
Where: Chicago | More Info: 13th Floor Haunted House
Basement of the Dead (Chicago)
What to Expect
Underground laboratory haunted house with immersive 3D horror attraction
Description
Two intense haunted house attractions located near Chicago in Aurora, IL. The Basement of the Dead offers a chilling underground laboratory experience, while the Shattered 3D attraction provides a surreal, visually stunning horror journey with immersive 3D effects. Live actors and meticulously designed sets create a heart-pounding nightmare scenario that goes beyond typical haunted house experiences.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Basement of the Dead
Disturbia Haunted House (Chicago)
What to Expect
Themed holiday horror events with narrative-driven scare experiences
Description
Located in Downers Grove, this multi-room haunted house delivers intense psychological terror through meticulously designed sets and expert scare actors. Each room features a unique horror scenario with state-of-the-art special effects that push the boundaries of immersive fear, creating a visceral journey through nightmarish environments.
Where: Chicago | More Info: Disturbia Haunted House
Evil Intentions Haunted House (Elgin)
What to Expect
Professional horror actors in elaborately designed multi-room haunted attraction
Description
Evil Intentions Haunted House transforms Forsaken Hollow into a multi-level nightmare landscape with intense, immersive horror experiences. Professional actors and intricate set designs create a relentless journey through terrifying themed rooms, pushing psychological boundaries with unexpected scares and meticulously crafted horror environments.
Where: Elgin | More Info: Evil Intentions Haunted House
HellsGate Haunted House (Chicago)
What to Expect
Multi-level haunted mansion with giant slides and escaped prison inmates
Description
Hidden deep in the woods near Lockport, HellsGate is a multi-level haunted mansion featuring secret passages, giant slides, and immersive horror scenarios. Combining the legendary Statesville Prison cast with unique woodland horror elements, this attraction transforms an abandoned mansion into a terrifying journey through zombie-infested terrain and lost souls' cemetery.
Where: Chicago | More Info: HellsGate Haunted House
Massacre Haunted House (Montgomery)
What to Expect
Multi-level underground horror experience with 3D clown attraction
Description
Massive 35,000-square-foot haunted house featuring three distinct horror attractions with over 40 themed rooms. Highlights include an intense 3D Freak Show clown experience and a terrifying Underground basement level that plunges visitors into complete darkness and unexpected terrors.
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 terrifying environments: Black Oak Grove's Willow narrative, an abandoned factory overrun by supernatural evil, and the chaotic Chainsaw Alley. Immersive actor-driven experiences blend psychological horror with high-intensity scares, incorporating advanced theatrical and technological elements to create a deeply unsettling journey through interconnected nightmare scenarios.
Where: Oak Lawn | More Info: Midnight Terror Haunted House