Haunted Houses in Chicago

The Windy City goes all-in on Halloween

Chicago is one of the biggest haunted house markets in the Midwest, with huge multi-attraction scream parks and underground immersive experiences. Below is every commercial haunted house in Chicago we know about — with dates, scare levels, ticket links and one-tap directions. Looking for yard displays and home haunts instead? Browse home haunts or check the full Chicago Halloween guide.

2 haunted attractions in Chicago

13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
Commercial Haunts

13th Floor Haunted House Chicago

Chicago IL·Sep 19, 2026 – Nov 1
Haunted House
Midnight Terror Haunted House
Commercial Haunts

Midnight Terror Haunted House

Chicago IL·Sep 27, 2026 – Nov 9
Escape RoomHaunted HouseLive Actors+1

Chicago haunted house FAQ

What are the best haunted houses in Chicago?

FrightSpot lists every haunted attraction in Chicago we can find — commercial haunted houses, mazes and immersive horror experiences — with dates, scare levels, ticket links and directions so you can compare them in one place.

When do Chicago haunted houses open?

Most haunted attractions open in mid-to-late September and run through Halloween night, with some extending into the first weekend of November. Each listing on FrightSpot shows exact dates and hours.

Are there family-friendly haunted attractions in Chicago?

Yes — alongside the intense haunts, Chicago has family-friendly home haunts, yard displays and pumpkin patches. Filter by the Family Friendly tag on FrightSpot to find them.

How do I find haunted houses near me in Chicago?

Open the FrightSpot Haunt Map and tap "Use My Location" to see every haunt near you, sorted by distance, with one-tap directions and multi-stop route building for a full night of scares.

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