8 Places for the Scariest Haunted House in Illinois

Scariest Haunted House in Illinois– are you looking for a spooky haunted house to visit this fall? 

We love scary haunted houses and visit lots of them if we can, though I have to say I always shriek the loudest!  It’s the live scare actors that always terrify me! 

So, whether you want to visit an ancient farmhouse, a scary asylum, or haunted woods, here is a list of haunted houses in Illinois.

Basement of the Dead Haunted House

42 W New York St, Aurora, IL 60506

Basement of the Dead Haunted House in Aurora boats some outstanding reviews from many satisfied scare hunters!

“Basement of the Dead/Shattered 3D is one of the top rated haunted attractions in the Midwest. The Attractions will be sure to cover all of your worst nightmares and you will scream!”

Let’s face it, you play a role in how scared you get. If you come to have a good time and enjoy yourself, the more you’ll enjoy our haunt (or anything else for that matter). We provide the most terrifying haunted attraction in Illinois with a great variety of scares. We have had people, including many adults, that left through emergency exits and refused to finish and others who run through screaming and laughing the whole way through. After all, that’s what we are here for…scaring people while having fun!

Our monsters are not allowed to touch you. Of course, in the darker areas, something may accidentally bump into you but our monsters will never grab you. Sometimes you may be grabbed by someone in your group who is too scared or trying to scare you even more!”

Massacre Haunted House

299 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538

Do you dare to visit Massacre Haunted House in Montgomery….??!!

“Everyone want’s to know “what is the best haunted house near me?” or “what is the scariest haunted house in Illinois”. No matter where you are in Chicago, or Illinois, it’s worth a trip to Montgomery, Illinois, right on the border of Aurora and Naperville to Massacre Haunted House to experience one of America’s Best Haunted Houses. 

Work up your nerves and step in to the #1 scariest attractions in the Midwest, The Massacre Haunted House and Fear Freakshow 3D Haunted House. Newly renovated every year and ready to deliver the scares, The Massacre offers over 20,000+ sq. ft. of sheer nightmares for your enjoyment.

The actors in The Massacre Haunted House will not touch you. However, they do get very close. Occasionally you may brush up against their costumes or props, or you may get bumped into by an actor or a person in your group by accident. You may also come into contact with some of the sets.”

Midnight Terror Haunted House

5520 W 111th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

Midnight Terror Haunted House in Oak Lawn is absolutley not for the faint hearted!

“Midnight Terror Haunted House is proud to be scaring Oak Lawn and the Greater Chicagoland area for seventh year! We use “Old School” tactics, with a balance of “New School” technology and we put extreme focus on making Midnight Terror an “Actor Driven”, terrifying show!

Take a journey through the twisted corridors of an abandoned factory that has been consumed by an ancient, malevolent evil. Frightening supernatural terrors are all that reside in this once prosperous fortress. You must make your way surrounded by soulless, maniacal vessels who will stop at nothing to harm you.

Your fear has become the new product of the Factory, and the demonic forces around you seem to intensify with every scream. Plagued by phobias, and now dripping with fear, you must face the all-powerful Hammer of Hell.”

Dungeon of Doom Haunted House

600 29th St, Zion, IL 60099

The Dungeon of Doom Haunted House has been scaring the folk of Illinois for 25 years!

“The Legendary Dungeon of Doom Haunted House has been terrifying the midwest for 25 years, and have been making an impact ever since they opened in 1997. From a strip mall, to “The Giant” at Six Flags Great America, to the Lake County Fair Grounds, then the Warwick Building, to their current resting place at 600 29th St.”

HellsGate Haunted House

3101 Canal St, Lockport, IL 60441

Are you ready for the most terrifying night of your life at HellsGate Haunted House?!

“Hidden deep in the woods, HellsGate 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! This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure!

Since you were a kid, you’ve heard about the haunted house with the giant slide, the one hidden out in the woods, the one where you can win your money back, but you were never able to find it… until now! It’s HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL.

FIND THE KEY AND YOUR TICKET IS FREE!

This Halloween season, don’t just go to any haunted house, go on an adventure! If you are looking for Chicago’s best haunted house, the scariest haunted house in Illinois, then you must travel through the zombie-infested woods and across the Lost Souls Cemetery to find HellsGate Haunted House.”

“The ancient feud between vampires and Werewolves rages within the shadows of today’s city streets. For years, humans have been held secret from the battling creatures, but not anymore. A recent uprising has turned the city into a living nightmare of snarling fangs, spilled blood, and absolute chaos.

 

A ruthless pack of werewolves on wheels known as the Lycan MC clash with the savage mob of skate punk vampires, the Coffin Crew. Anyone caught between the warring factions is subject to the carnage that awaits.

 

With summers end, as the leaves turn brown it is said the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. The witch of the woods has cast her spell to summon the spirits of the underworld to cross over and assimilate into form using various objects found among town including decorations used for celebrating Halloween.

 

Dazed within the spell cast upon them, the Witch commands her army of crops and flesh to seek revenge on the people that have casted her out.”

 

 

 

 

Haunted Halloween Ball Chicago

520 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

Dress up, get scared, win prizes! The perfect Halloween night out at Haunted Halloween Ball Chicago! 

“Haunted Halloween Ball combines elements of a lavish VIP nightclub and lounge experience, with the exclusiveness of a luxury hotel gala, and the terror and chills of a haunted house. The moment you enter Congress Plaza Hotel, you will be directed to the massive 20,000 square foot ballrooms of the 122-year-old hotel, which has been transformed into an abandoned hotel run by zombies.

In Chicago, hundreds of costumed party-goers will dance to the dark and dirty beats of world renowned DJs and recording artists. Other entertainment includes encounters with the Haunted Halloween Ball vampire bellmen, zombie cocktail servers dressed as French maids and theatrical performances by costumed go-go dancers.

Outrageous, bizarre and risqué will be among the Halloween costumes competing in the $2,000 cash and prizes virtual costume contest.”

 

 

Disturbia Haunted House

1213 Butterfield Rd suite d, Downers Grove, IL 60515

The terrifying consistency throughout Disturbia Haunted House is very impressive and earned it rave reviews from thrill seeking visitors. 

“The actors were able to carry out their attacks with precision and were hungry for their next victims. The sets were also well-executed. Between the actors and the sets, it was additionally very apparent how much time and effort had been put into making the show.”

“Let’s face it, you play a role in how scared you get. If you come to have a good time and enjoy yourself, the more you’ll enjoy our haunt (or anything else for that matter). We provide the most terrifying haunted attraction in Illinois with a great variety of scares. We have had people, including many adults, that left through emergency exits and refused to finish and others who run through screaming and laughing the whole way through. After all, that’s what we are here for…scaring people while having fun!”