While dressing up in costumes and collecting candy are hallmark signs of Halloween, there’s another tradition that defines the spooky season for many: visiting a haunted house.
When it comes to the Chicago area, there’s no shortage of choices.
Here are 10 haunted houses to get into the spooky spirit and test your nerves.
13th Floor Haunted House – Schiller Park
Named one of the “Top 5 Most Terrifying Haunted Houses in the USA” by USA Today, 13th Floor Haunted House is billed as Chicago’s ultimate Halloween event.
Inside are two themed experiences: Black Hollow Institute, where patients subjected to horrific experiments by a brilliant doctor have broken free, and The Woman in White, where an estate became a place of ritual and suffering after a woman’s parents mysteriously died.
The attraction is located at 5050 River Rd., Schiller Park and is open through Nov. 8. You can view the schedule and buy tickets here.
Nightmare on Clark Street – Chicago
Described as “Chicago’s Over-the-Top Halloween Rooftop,” Nightmare on Clark Street is a walk-through haunted house and Halloween bar on the rooftop of Stolen Saddle.
Nightmare on Clark Street is located at 3505 N. Clark St. and is open through Nov. 1.
The Catacombs – Chicago
Visitors can venture into the Catacombs of St. Pascal’s Church, a nonprofit haunted house run by the school and church that raises funds for youth education efforts.
The Catacombs, located in Portage Park, houses a list of original icons, including Peanut the Clown, a scarecrow named Stitches and a three-faced man.
You can visit The Catacombs at 6143 W. Irving Park Rd. on Fridays, Saturdays and select Sundays through Oct. 30. You can buy tickets here.
Basement of the Dead – Aurora
Frequently ranked among the top haunted houses is Basement of the Dead, an Aurora horror attraction featuring otherworldly creatures, ghosts and chainsaws.
The haunted house is located at 42 W. New York St. Ticket prices vary depending on the day and can be purchased here.
Disturbia – Downers Grove
From the same creator as Basement of the Dead is Disturbia, a haunted house promising the “ultimate fright house experience.” Visitors will embark on a path that takes them through a haunted graveyard and pumpkin patch full of deformed monsters.
Disturbia is located at 1213 Butterfield Rd.
HellsGate – Lockport
Hidden in the woods, the multi-level haunted mansion keeps its ghouls and secrets locked behind a gate. HellsGate features a giant slide, plus a chance for guests to score a free ticket by finding the Key Master and correctly solving their riddle within 10 seconds.
Visitors must park at 301 W. 2nd St. and take a roughly five-minute shuttle bus ride to the HellsGate grounds. The haunted house is open Thursdays to Sundays in October, with additional dates running up to and on Halloween. Tickets can be purchased here.
Hayride of Horror – Lockport
Just a five-minute drive away from HellsGate is the Hayride of Horror, where guests ride through a haunted park full of spirits. At the same venue, guests can also experience the Curse of the Bayou.
Guests waiting in line can warm up by a bonfire while watching a 20-foot outdoor movie screen.
Find tickets to the Hayride of Horror, located at 1811 S. Lawrence Ave., here. The hayride is open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Haunted Hills Haunted Attractions – Crown Point, Indiana
There’s no shortage of spooky sights at Haunted Hills Attractions in Crown Point, Indiana.
With movie-quality haunted attractions complete with detailed sets and terrifying actors, Haunted Hills offers a “heart-pounding haunted attraction experience.”
Tickets can be purchased here.
Massacre Haunted House – Montgomery
At this giant venue, visitors can brave more than 35,000 square feet of horror attractions teeming with killer clowns and bloodthirsty nurses.
One of the largest indoor haunted houses in the Chicago area, Massacre Haunted House features movie-quality set design and nearly 100 actors.
You can also find escape rooms and an axe-throwing lounge. With 40 rooms and a fully indoor setup, including a heated waiting area, visitors won’t have to worry about the weather.
The Massacre Haunted House is located at 299 Montgomery Rd.
Scream Scene – Skokie
Chainsaw maniacs and a clown maze are some of the frightening highlights you’ll find at the Scream Scene. The attraction comes to haunt the village every fall, taking over the Skokie Water Playground that is left abandoned in cooler months.
Located at 4715 Oakton St., Scream Scene is open on select days through Nov. 7. Find tickets here.
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