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5 haunted houses near Chicago with 2026 dates confirmed on their official sites, across 5 towns. The earliest to open is 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House, on September 12. The most intense, at 4 of 5 ghosts: 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House, Basement of the Dead Haunted House, Disturbia Haunted House, and 2 more.
Two-house indoor haunt in Schiller Park with elaborate sets and live actors; a long-running Chicagoland Halloween attraction.
Downtown Aurora haunted house with an abandoned-lab theme plus a separate 3D-glasses "Shattered" experience; recently renovated.
Downers Grove indoor haunted house with elaborate sets and live actors, operating select nights through the fall season.
Large indoor haunted house in Montgomery near Naperville/Aurora with 60 themed rooms and a newly expanded Asylum experience for 2026.
Long-running Round Lake Beach haunted house rated among Illinois' top attractions, with a dedicated no-actor night for sensitive guests.
13th Floor Chicago Haunted House, Basement of the Dead Haunted House, Disturbia Haunted House, Massacre Haunted House and Realm of Terror Haunted House. Each has its 2026 dates, hours and prices on its own page.
The earliest in this guide is 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House on September 12, 2026.
The most intense in this guide are 13th Floor Chicago Haunted House, Basement of the Dead Haunted House, Disturbia Haunted House, Massacre Haunted House, and 1 more, rated up to 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale. Check each venue's own age guidance before you go.
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