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Illinois runs deep with haunts every October — the home haunts and yard displays neighbors line up for. We pulled every haunt on FrightMaps in Chicago, Plainfield, Joliet and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to each listing's photos, details and directions.
Every haunt here is a live FrightMaps listing in Illinois. We order by fan likes on FrightMaps, then by how much the listing says, then by whether it has a cover photo. Pro status and paid placement never affect the order. Ranks were locked when this list was published and do not move for the rest of the season — a haunt that leaves FrightMaps leaves an empty slot rather than shifting the numbers. The 2027 list rebuilds from scratch, so posting dates and photos now is how you move up.
OPENS Oct 1 Sun-Thurs: Dusk-10pm, Fri-Sat: Dusk-11pm A Nightmare before Christmas yard display. Featuring your favorites Jack, Sally, Oogie Boogie,& more handmade props
Yard HauntCharity HauntPhoto OpWalk AroundFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome hauntMon–Thu 6:00–10:00 PMFri–Sat 6:00–11:00 PMSun 6:00–10:00 PMOct 1–31, 2026
Welcome to the Farm! 2026 season you will go deeper into the pumpkin patch and come some unusual characters. New monsters and bigger pumpkin patch….but what is in the barn?
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Wed 6:00–9:00 PMThu 6:00–11:59 PMFri–Sat 6:00–10:00 PMSun 6:00–9:00 PM
Welcome Foolish Mortals to the Haunted Mansion! this Disney-inspired display is all homemade and hand-painted. Singing Busts and flying spirits await! Oct 1st - 31st
Horror ArcadeYard HauntFree admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome haunt
Come see Pelvis and his Showghouls in this retro tiki themed family-friendly haunt. Animated props, lotsa lights and great photo ops.
Yard HauntPhoto OpAnimatronicsCharity HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 6:00–10:00 PMFri–Sat 6:00–11:00 PMSun 6:00–10:00 PMOct 9–31, Nov 1, 2026
Oct 9th-Nov 1st daily from dusk-1030pm and Fri-Sat we have fog machines going. Little ones that may be afraid can visit during the day when all is quiet. static/ animated props.
Yard HauntAnimatronicsFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 6:30–10:30 PM
Welcome All! Lights On Daily 5pm To 10pm Weather Permitting Friday Oct 24th We have the Marshmallow Man Returning Closed Promptly Nov 1st
Walk AroundFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 5:00–10:00 PM
Featured on WGN and FOX news! large yard display with tons of homemade animated props and jump scares. great for all ages! 100% of donations go to the maddog strong foundation.
Scare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
Custom hand made full frontal facade completely covers home. ming blowing details make for unbelievable backdrops for pics/selfies. $21k raised for RMHC last 3 years!
Walk AroundPhoto OpCharity HauntYard HauntScare ZoneFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 5:00–9:00 PMFri 5:00 AM–10:30 PMSat 5:00–10:30 PMSun 5:00–9:00 PM
gothic cemetery with a few spirits that come out at night
Yard HauntFree admissionHome haunt
🎃 FREE Haunted House! 8+ rooms, custom props & animatronics, 3–5 min walkthrough. Built by me and my dad for 15+ years! 2026 is our biggest year yet! 👻Come check it out!
Walkthrough Haunted HouseAnimatronicsPhoto OpFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 5:00–9:00 PMFri–Sun 3:00–11:00 PMOct 16–31, 2026
A dark, immersive home haunt with handmade props, animatronics, appearances by Michael or Jason, gore, fog, strobes and a terrifying photo-op throne. Free Oct. 16–Nov. 1, 6–10 PM!
Live ActorsYard HauntPhoto OpAnimatronicsCharity HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00–10:00 PMOct 16–31, Nov 1, 2026
Family friendly Halloween decorations
Home haunt
Yard haunt with hand carved tombstones ,statues & animatronics. Mon -Thurs & Sun 630pm to 900pm Fri - Sat 630pm to 10pm Starting Oct 3rd
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 6:30–9:30 PMFri–Sat 6:30–10:00 PMSun 6:30–9:30 PM
12 skeletons wolf man and a scary witch plus creepy crawlers and bones everywhere come see them if you dare! dont wake up the dragon
Home haunt
Family friendly display that combines static and moving elements. Handmade gravestones,several moving props,and static props. October 5-31 Sun-Thu Dusk to 9pm Fri-Sat Dusk to 10pm
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Thu 6:00–9:00 PMFri–Sat 6:00–10:00 PMSun 6:00–9:00 PM
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This is our top 15 — but FrightMaps maps every haunt across the state, updated as new ones open.
Browse all Illinois haunts →Not ranked — these are the other haunts FrightMaps lists here, including the big ticketed attractions.
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