Illinois Haunted House Guide 2018

'Tis the season to get spooked and scared — and there's no shortage of haunted attractions in Chicagoland. Here's a look at some of the spookiest sites to scare up a terrifying good time for Halloween 2018.

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13th Floor Haunted House Chicago
1940 George St., Melrose Park
708-571-3326
"Chicago's legendary haunted house" may be too intense for young children and is not recommended for kids under 12. Price: $19.99-$37.35 general admission, $12 extra for "fast pass" access with 1/3 the wait time, $22 extra for "skip the line" tickets.

HellsGate Haunted House
3101 Canal St., Lockport
605-301-4286
Hidden deep in the woods, HellsGate Haunted House — named the scariest haunted house in Illinois by HauntWorld — is a multi-level mansion filled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain. It's an interactive adventure, and if you find the key, your admission is free. Price: $28 general admission, $40 VIP (little to no wait), $60 instant entry, $99 Hell Pass (makes you and your friend the haunt's personal target for the entire tour, plus a T-shirt and photo op).

Basement of the Dead Haunted House
42 W. New York St., Aurora
630-896-2466
Rated "very scary" and appropriate for ages 13 and up, this is where you'll meet Shattered the homicidal clown and the terrifying denizens of the Basement of the Dead. Introducing two new side attractions (tickets sold separately) this year: Zombie Carnival and "Stabbin Cabin," a five-minute escape room experience. Price: $28 general admission, $45 "front of line" VIP access.

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Statesville Haunted Prison
17250 S. Weber Rd., Lockport
815-741-9791
"The prisoners have rioted, the guards have fled, a darkness has seized control of this maximum security prison and our warden has opened the gates for visitors." In addition to the haunted prison, this attraction includes the City of the Dead. Price: $30 General admission to Statesville and City of the Dead, $45 VIP to the haunted houses.

Midnight Terror Haunted House
5520 W. 111th St., Oak Lawn
708-571-0266
One-stop shopping for all your Halloween scares, Midnight Terror boasts the twists, turns and tight spaces of “Factory of Malum," which leads into the theatrics and special effects of “Black Oak Grove." To finish off the Night of Fear, you’ll then have to tread through “Chainsaw Alley." General admission is $25; VIP tickets (skip the admission line and get in faster) are $35. Admission to the 10-minute Money Back Escape Room is $10 per person.

Undead Acres
3450 W. Crete Monee Road, Monee
708-534-3600
Test your courage with Zombie Paintball Safari ($22) a Haunted Terror Trail ($15), Corn Cannons ($1 per shot) and a Paintball Shooting Gallery ($5) to practice your skills. Combo savings packages are also available.

House of Torment
8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove
303-355-FEAR
This "multi-layered psychological thriller" now combines three different attractions: "Survive the Night - Patient Zero"will have you fighting to escape a plague-devastated city; "Dead by Dawn," where plague survivors have "barricaded themselves inside their stores, homes or anywhere with four walls to feel safe;" and "The Shadowrealm: Slenderman." Price: $$19.99-$33.99 general admission, plus skip the line and fast pass options.

The Massacre Haunted House
99 Montgomery Road, Montgomery
708-320-FEAR
Newly renovated every year and ready to deliver the scares, The Massacre offers over 20,000+ sq. ft. of sheer nightmares for your enjoyment. Guests can get the scare of their lives with a small group of six to seven friends at two haunted houses under one roof: Massacre and Freak Show 3D. Prices: $25 general admission; fast pass is $35 online and $40 on site.

Zombie Safari at Odyssey Fun Farm
18900 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
708-429-3800
This hayride safari will take zombie hunters through a pitch-black cornfield. Each hayrack is equipped with 20 zombie-slaying paintball guns to fight off ghouls that will attack from all sides. Friday and Saturday only. Price: $22 per person, paintball refills $5 for 100.

Realm of Terror Haunted House
421 Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach
847-973-6053
Open in all weather conditions, Realm of Terror says it's the "craziest, most intense, extreme Halloween experience" and it's now in its 16th year. Prices: $25 general admission, $35 "skip the line" tickets and $45 VIP tickets include front of line access and a drink ticket for the Haunt Bar.

Evil Intentions
900 Grace Street, Elgin
630-634-CULT
Located at the abandoned Elgin Casket Company, "this once proud building has been witness to murder, grisly discoveries, cult activities, and unexplained occurrences, and a dark legacy has emerged from its sordid history." Prices: $25 general admission, $35 VIP fast pass.

Dungeon Of Doom
600 29th St, Zion
847-262-3666
The "legendary" haunt is celebrating 20 years of fear and rated "very scary." Dungeon of Doom bills itself as "the place where nightmares loom," and "many brave souls have entered looking for scares, only to exit a shell of the person they once were." Three pricing tiers: Killer days - $30 general admission, $50 VIP, add escape room for $17; Prime Days - $35 general admission, $55 VIP, add $17 for escape room; Blackout Days - $25 general admission, $45 VIP.

Heap's Haunted Corn Maze
4853 US-52, Minooka
815-719-0730
Avoid "The Shredder" on this haunted farm, plus moonlight hayrides at an attraction that promises, "Corn will never be the same." Price: $15 general admission, $20 moonlight combo special, $27 fast pass.

D.E.A.D. Rising
13624 Cicero, Crestwood
708-473-3839
An "old school, in your face haunt" with a "uniquely terrifying experience," including FX makeup and special effects. Price: $18 general admission, $25 VIP (little to no wait).

Nightmare at the Terrace Haunted House
11500 S. Beloit Ave., Worth
708-448-7080
More than 13 rooms of terrors and haunts. Indoor haunted house that is handicap accessible. Recommended for ages 8+. Price: $10 general admission.

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