Ready to trade a quiet October evening for a few jump scares? This Chicagoland guide gives Lombard, Glen Ellyn and Villa Park readers a starting point for planning a Halloween outing, from nearby western suburban haunts to longer drives around the region.

These attractions operate on selected dates rather than every night. Use each official link to confirm your date, entry time, ticket price and age guidance before you go.

1. Disturbia Haunted House — Downers Grove

A nearby option for western suburban scare seekers, Disturbia combines live actors, elaborate sets and special effects in a walk-through haunted attraction.

DATE: October 1–4, 8–12, 15–18 and 21–November 1; additional nights November 6–7 and 13, 2026

TIME: Evening admission; hours vary by date—check the official calendar

Location: 1213 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove

Official calendar and ticket information

2. 5 Points Haunted House — West Chicago

A century-old barn provides the setting for two floors of scares, with live performers and animatronics throughout the attraction.

DATE: October 2–4, 8–11, 15–18, 21–25 and 28–31, 2026

TIME: Opens at 7 p.m.; closing time ranges from 9 to 11 p.m., depending on the date

Location: 241 W. Roosevelt Road, West Chicago

Official calendar and ticket information

3. Basement of the Dead — Aurora

Head to downtown Aurora for a pair of haunted experiences: Basement of the Dead and the visual effects of Shattered 3D.

DATE: October 2–4, 8–12, 15–18, 21–25 and 27–November 1; November 6–7, 2026

TIME: Evening admission; confirm hours and current ticket availability with the attraction

Location: 42 W. New York Street, Aurora

Official calendar and ticket information

4. Massacre Haunted House — Montgomery

Massacre’s indoor complex adds a 3,000-square-foot Asylum expansion for 2026, alongside its other haunted attractions and covered waiting areas.

DATE: Selected nights during the September 19–November 1 season, 2026

TIME: Varies by date; the box office opens 30 minutes before the posted haunt time

Location: 299 Montgomery Road, Montgomery

Official calendar and ticket information

5. 13th Floor Haunted House Chicago — Schiller Park

The 2026 attraction themes include a sinister institute and a haunted manor, with optional mini escape games for visitors who want to extend the outing.

DATE: Selected nights September 12–November 8, 2026

TIME: Entry times vary by date and ticket selection

Location: 5050 River Road, Schiller Park

The operator cautions that the event may be too intense for children ages 12 and younger.

Official calendar and ticket information

6. HellsGate Haunted House — Lockport

A wooded approach, cemetery scenes and a multi-level mansion make HellsGate an outing that combines outdoor atmosphere with an indoor haunt.

DATE: October 1–4, 8–11, 14–18, 21–25 and 28–November 1, 2026

TIME: Evening admission; check the calendar and allow time for the shuttle

Location: Parking and shuttle pickup at 301 W. Second Street, Lockport

Online general admission is listed at $40–$45 plus fees. Children under 16 must attend with a parent or legal guardian; the attraction is not recommended for children under 12.

Official calendar and ticket information

7. Hayride of Horror & Curse of the Bayou — Lockport

Dellwood Park offers two outdoor scares: a haunted hayride and the Curse of the Bayou attraction, with a separate Bayou-only date late in the month.

DATE: October 2–3, 9–10, 16–17, 23–25 and 30; October 29 is Curse of the Bayou only, 2026

TIME: 7 to 10 p.m. on most listed nights; October 25 and 29 run 6 to 9 p.m.

Location: Dellwood Park, Route 171 and Woods Drive, Lockport

Official calendar and ticket information

8. Midnight Terror Haunted House — Oak Lawn

Several themed scare zones and a midway give visitors more to explore, with settings ranging from a Halloween town to a haunted factory and carnival.

DATE: Selected nights September 25–November 1, 2026

TIME: Evening entry times vary; daytime trick-or-treating October 24 runs noon to 2 p.m.

Location: 5520 W. 111th Street, Oak Lawn

The October 24 daytime event is a separate, non-scary option with costumes, candy and family entertainment.

Official calendar and ticket information

9. Realm of Terror — Round Lake Beach

Lake County’s Realm of Terror pairs its haunted-house experience with a midway. Special dates offer alternatives to the regular actor-filled haunt.

DATE: October 3, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 and 30–31; No Actor Night October 29, 2026

TIME: Usually opens at 7 p.m.; Halloween opens at 6 p.m. Closing varies between 10 and 11 p.m.; see the calendar

Location: 421 W. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach

Family Frights runs October 24 from noon to 3 p.m. No Actor Night still includes lighting, sound and special effects.

Official calendar and ticket information

10. Dungeon of Doom — Zion

This long-running Lake County attraction marks its 30th season in 2026 with its cast of recurring horror characters and multiple ticket options.

DATE: October 2–3, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 and 30–November 1; November 6–7, 2026

TIME: Varies by date; consult the official operating calendar

Location: 600 29th Street, Zion

Official calendar and ticket information

11. Heap’s Haunted Corn Maze — Minooka

For an outdoor Halloween outing, Heap’s offers a haunted corn maze and moonlight hayrides. Check its weather updates before making the drive.

DATE: October 2–3, 9–11, 16–18, 23–25 and 30, 2026

TIME: Fridays and Saturdays 7 to 11 p.m.; listed Sundays 7 to 10 p.m.

Location: 4853 U.S. Highway 52, Minooka

Official calendar and ticket information

Before You Go

Compare the final checkout price, including fees, and check whether your ticket requires a particular date or entry time. Outdoor attractions may change plans with the weather, and regular evening haunts can be much more intense than daytime family events.

Details checked October 3, 2026. Attraction schedules and availability can change.

This guide was inspired by Patch’s Chicago-area haunted-house roundup, with additional information from the attractions’ official pages.