BY MURPHY GARCIA, Editor
Looking for something scary to fulfill the adrenaline rush this Halloween? Itching to get a sight on the newest place with fake blood and Michael Myers masks? Here are some of the top rated Haunted Houses in Illinois to see with friends, or some not as scary ones to see with the family. Either way, haunted houses should be on this months bucket list for something fun to do this October.
Haunted house: Statesville Haunted Prison
Scare factor: very scary
Age appropriate: ages ten and under are not permitted and anybody 15 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Cost: Group: $21 Regular: $30 VIP: $40
Address: 17250 S. Weber Road, Crest Hill
Schedule: Oct. 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 30-31 and Nov. 1-3
Hours open: Sunday-Thursday: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 7-11 p.m.
Haunted house: Basement of the dead
Scare factor: very scary
Age appropriate for: 13 and older
Cost: General admission: $25 VIP: $35 (cash only at door)
Address: 42 W New York St, Aurora
Schedule: Oct. 11-14, 18-21, 25-28, 30-31
Hours open: Sunday-Thursday: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Haunted house: The Haunting of Chittyville School
Scare factor: very scary
Age appropriate: anybody (there are “Matinee” shows for the kids where there is no scare)
Cost: Adults: $15 Children 12 and under: $8 VIP: additional $5 to any ticket
Address: 401 Chittyville Road, Herrin
Schedule: Oct.12-14, 19-21, 26-28 (30-31 is rated R)
Hours Open: Friday-Saturday: 7 p.m.-12 p.m. Sunday-weekdays: 7 p.m.-10:30 p.m.
Haunted house: Terror on the Railroad
Scare factor: scary
Age appropriate: Recommended for 13 and older. Children 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Not handicap accessible.
Cost: $13 each
Address:7000 Olson Road, Union
Schedule: Oct. 12-13,19-20, 26-27
Hours open: 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Haunted house: Eleventh Hour
Scare factor: medium scare
Age appropriate: 10 and above
Cost: R.I.P pass $35 on the 28 through the 31 tickets are $44.50 online
Address: 434 East Devon Ave, Elk Grove Village
Schedule: Oct. 10-14, 17-21, 24-31
Hours open: Sunday-Thursday: 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 7 p.m.-11 p.m.
Haunted house: 217 Terror
Scare factor: medium scare
Age appropriate for: anybody
Cost: Children $6 (12 and under) Adults $8 speed pass: Adults: $13 and Children: $11
Address: Highway 67, Roodhouse
Schedule: Oct. 12-14, 19-21, 28-31
Hours open: Friday-Saturday: 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday: 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Haunted house: Boo Crew Haunted House
Scare factor: Traditional, Halloween Light and Guided Tour
Age appropriate for: anybody
Cost: Children 11 and under: $6, adults: $8, speed pass $13
Address: 6500 Jett Road, Rochester
Schedule: Oct. 12-13, 19-20, 26-27
Hours open: opens at 6:30 p.m. and tickets stop selling at 10:30 p.m.
