Chicago Ghost Tours: The 15 Best After-Dark Walks and Rides

1.Gangsters and Ghosts Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7,155 reviews · from $52Our pick

Walk about 1.5 miles through Chicago’s Loop with a historian, hearing stories of Al Capone, bootleggers, and reported hauntings at places such as the Palmer House and Congress Plaza Hotel. The tour lasts about two hours, with frequent stops and a refreshment and restroom break. A bus upgrade is available, with one stop at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse.

“This was a very interesting and also funny tour! Our guide Tanner was amazing!!! We had a very good time”

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2.Gangsters and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,697 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Join an English-speaking historian guide for a 1.5-mile walk through Chicago’s South Loop, where Prohibition-era gangsters and ghost legends meet at landmarks including the Riverwalk, Palmer House and Congress Hotel. The $36 tour includes entry inside the Palmer House and Congress Hotel, plus a midway break at a former gangster hangout.

“Tanner was really nice Guide. It was a good interesting tour, with much of deap facts.”

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3.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Audio Guide and Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 962 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

At Chicago’s Medieval Torture Museum, you’ll see hundreds of devices and wax scenes spanning punishment, restraint, interrogation and execution. The roughly 90-minute visit is self-guided, with an audio tour and a ghost-hunting app you can use as you go. Expect dim lighting, interactive displays and grim subject matter. Admission costs $35.83 per person.

“I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this museum. I went because by daughter wanted to see it. Very informative audio tour. You go at your own pace.”

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4.Haunted Chicago Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two and a half hours walking through Lincoln Park with a costumed local guide, hearing ghost stories and neighborhood history. Stop for drinks at Glascott’s Saloon, Lilly’s, and Hook and Ladder, and pass Oz Park, King of Cups, and the Red Lion. Guides have included Katie, Lara, Mallory, and Bobby. Drinks cost extra.

“We had so much fun on our Booze and Boos tour. Our tour guide was Katie and she was so enthusiastic and made me and my two best friends enjoy every second of the tour. She kept us engaged every step of the way and it was a great way to end our vacation.”

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5.Chicago Hauntings Original Ghost Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 147 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about three hours on a night bus tour of Chicago’s haunted sites and tragic past. Hear stories about the Devil Baby, Al Capone, John Dillinger, and the Iroquois Theatre fire, with short walks at several stops and opportunities to try paranormal tools. Guides have included Tony, Larry, Joann, Jen, and Sadie.

“Well it's not their fault but the police presence downtown was a little unnerving. I would also recommend bring a snack. Other than that it was a great time.”

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6.Embers of the Windy City: Chilling Chicago Ghost Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 121 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $32

Take an English-language walking tour through Lincoln Park, stopping at sites tied to ghost stories, old crime cases, and Chicago history. Guides such as Elliot, Rachel, Josephine, and Alec have led the route. Expect about an hour outdoors, with an optional extended version for more stories. The buildings are viewed from outside.

“Great experience with spooky historical background! Vivid storytelling by our guide, Particularly liked the story about the Golden Dagger Tavern!”

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7.Medieval Torture Museum Ticket with Ghost Hunting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 96 reviews · 365 days · from $35

Walk through a 6,000-square-foot museum of torture, interrogation, restraint, and execution devices at your own pace. An audio guide in English or Spanish explains the exhibits, while wax figures show how some devices were used. You can also try a ghost-hunting app. Bring headphones and a charged phone.

“The Museum of Medieval Torture in Chicago is a real eye-opener! It features a wide range of authentic torture devices and exhibits that give you a glimpse into the darker side of history. The setup is intriguing, and the staff is super friendly, ready to share stories behind the exhibits. It’s definitely not your typical museum—think more thrilling than educational! Perfect for those who love history with a twist. Just be prepared for some graphic stuff! Overall, a fun and eerie experience that’s worth a visit.”

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8.Ghosts & Hauntings of the Windy City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 45 reviews · from $27

Join a one-hour, English-language walk through haunted Lincoln Park, starting and ending at the Tin Man statue in Oz Park. A local guide shares stories tied to mobsters, serial killers, a forgotten burial ground and the Victorian woman in white. The route covers about a mile and includes Oz Park, the Golden Dagger, Alphawood Foundation and Red Lion Pub.

“It was very informative. She told the stories so well and we ended up visiting one of the pubs she mentioned. We like how the tour started and ended in the same place.”

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9.Lincoln Park Hauntings Ghost Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

At 8 pm, join a guide such as Tony or Joanne for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Lincoln Park’s haunted stories and Chicago history. Hear about the Great Fire, Suicide Bridge, the old City Cemetery, and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and try paranormal equipment along the way. The tour starts at the Chicago History Museum and ends at 2122 N Clark Street.

“We loved Tony! Very knowledgeable about his city. It was a great way to learn about Chicago’s earliest history and it’s creepy and darkest past. Highly recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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10.Wind and Souls an Adults Only Ghost Tour in Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join a local guide at 8:30 pm for a 90-minute, adults-only walk through Chicago’s ghost stories and historic sites. Hear about the 1903 Iroquois Theatre disaster, the ghost of librarian Frederick H. Hild, haunted objects at the Art Institute, and the Congress Plaza Hotel’s Room 441. Guides Joe and James have earned praise for their lively storytelling, though guide assignments may vary.

“Our guide Joe was incredible, he was funny and had all the fun and gory facts about the town. Nevertheless, I felt like we learnt a lot about places we didn’t have time for but a lot less about the places we actually got to go to. Otherwise, the night was really enjoyable and I would still recommend it to anyone!”

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11.Haunted Ghosts & The Chicago Outfit Segway Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $75

On this two-hour evening tour, you’ll learn to ride a Segway, then glide past sites tied to the 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire, a deadly Chicago River disaster, ghost stories and gangster murders. A costumed guide leads a small group, with helmets and orientation included. Past guides have included Jeremy, Tammie and Aaron, though your guide may differ.

“Tammie was great! It was a great evening riding through Chicago learning a ton of history! Beautiful sights! Would definitely do again!”

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12.Chicago Gangsters and Ghosts Luxury Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $49

Spend about two hours exploring Chicago’s Loop by bus with a guide and licensed driver. Hear stories tied to gangsters and ghosts, see landmarks including Holy Name Cathedral and Death Alley, and visit Frank Nitti’s vault at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse. Guides have included Ty, Alan, Matthew, Kris, Avery and Karina.

“Alan was a great speaker, he gave us lots of stories and information. I would recommend this tour…..”

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13.Ghosts of Chicago Family Friendly Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Meet your guide at Millennium Monument at 6:30 pm for a 90-minute evening walk through Chicago’s ghost stories and history. You’ll hear about the Devil Baby of Hull-House, H.H. Holmes, the Congress Plaza Hotel and the Eastland disaster. Guide Joe has been praised for his humor and storytelling, though meeting-point confusion and occasional cancellations are worth keeping in mind.

“Loved Joe. He was great. Would have given a much lower star score if he hadn’t been so great. Really rough start. He was told to meet at the bean and we were told to meet at the fountain. We sent messages, left a voicemail and even ran to the next site to see if we could find the group. It was a ROUGH start. But he was personable, entertaining and knowledgeable. He really really turned a bad situation around and I hope he is appreciated. Not a scary tour. My daughter was nervous, but really not overly scary. Just cool information.”

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14.Chicago Ghosts & Haunted History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $49

Start at the Congress Plaza Hotel and walk downtown with a paranormal guide, hearing stories tied to H. H. Holmes, the Iroquois Theatre Fire, the Eastland disaster and the Everleigh Club. The two-hour tour ends at the Clark Street Bridge. Kelly is one guide praised for her lively command of the stories, though your guide may differ.

“The tour was very interesting and informative. It was very fun and our tour guide Kelly was extremely knowledgeable and so much fun!”

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15.Prairie Avenue Haunted History Tour and Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet guide Tony at Glessner House at 8 pm for a two-hour, 20-minute walk through Chicago’s Prairie Avenue Historic District. You’ll hear stories about Marshall Field Jr., George Pullman, and other notable residents, and try ghost-hunting gear at stops including Clarke House and Second Presbyterian Church. The tour costs $40 per person and ends where it begins.

“Tony was a great guide, so knowledgeable! My husband and I had a fantastic time and learned a lot. Thanks for the fun tour, Tony!”

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