As autumn’s crisp air settles over Chicagoland, thrill-seekers prepare for spine-chilling adventures through the region’s most terrifying haunted attractions. From suburban warehouses to urban labyrinths, these haunted houses promise heart-stopping experiences that push fear to its absolute limit.
Brave souls can explore legendary haunts like HellsGate in Chicago, experience the intense terror of 13th Floor, or venture to suburban nightmares at Statesville Haunted Prison and Realm of Terror. Each destination offers unique, bone-chilling encounters.
Dare to explore Chicagoland’s most terrifying haunted houses!
Featured Haunted Houses in South Lawndale
- 13th Floor Haunted House (Chicago)
- HellsGate Haunted House (Chicago)
- Midnight Terror Haunted House (Oak Lawn)
- Realm of Terror (Round Lake Beach)
- Statesville Haunted Prison (Crest Hill)
13th Floor Haunted House (Chicago)
What to Expect
Dual-narrative horror experience with sci-fi and folklore themes
Description
Multi-level haunted house featuring immersive sci-fi and supernatural horror scenarios. Visitors navigate through elaborate alien invasion and werewolf folklore themes, with intense live actor performances and intricate set designs. Two primary attractions include a high-tech Vector Research facility overrun by extraterrestrial threats and a mythical realm where ancient beast spirits hunt unsuspecting victims.
Where: Chicago | More Info: 13th Floor Haunted House
HellsGate Haunted House (Chicago)
What to Expect
Giant slides and escaped prisoner narrative integration
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 design, this haunted house transforms the traditional scare experience into an interactive horror adventure through a sprawling, atmospheric landscape.
Where: Chicago | More Info: HellsGate Haunted House
Midnight Terror Haunted House (Oak Lawn)
What to Expect
Interactive Mark of Willow guest challenge with potential free merchandise
Description
Multi-level haunted house in Oak Lawn featuring three immersive scare zones: the nightmarish Black Oak Grove, a supernatural abandoned factory controlled by Malum, and the chaotic Chainsaw Alley. Live actors create an intense, actor-driven experience blending classic horror techniques with cutting-edge theatrical design.
Where: Oak Lawn | More Info: Midnight Terror Haunted House
Realm of Terror (Round Lake Beach)
What to Expect
Interactive midway with themed carnival games and killer's camper escape challenge
Description
Multi-level haunted house in Round Lake Beach featuring intricate horror sets and immersive theatrical experiences. Live actors navigate visitors through multiple themed rooms with intense horror scenarios. Offers unique additions like carnival games, escape experiences, and horror-themed food and drink options.
Where: Round Lake Beach | More Info: Realm of Terror
Statesville Haunted Prison (Crest Hill)
What to Expect
Maximum security prison riot scenario with 100+ live actor inmates
Description
Inside a simulated maximum security prison, visitors navigate 23 intense cells confronting over 100 criminally insane inmates who have staged a violent riot. This immersive haunted house delivers an ultra-realistic prison break scenario where terrified guests must escape through chaotic cell blocks controlled by escaped prisoners.
Where: Crest Hill | More Info: Statesville Haunted Prison