Chicago boasts a long and fascinating history — and that includes quite a few ghost stories. This Halloween, explore the city’s spooky side, from supernatural sites to true crime scenes, with these haunted tours of Chicago.

History tours

Haunted History Tours at Lincoln Park Zoo

Tuesday and Wednesday nights in October
Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country — and it happens to be located near the site of a former burial ground.

Join Adam Selzer, author and host of Mysterious Chicago, on the spine-tingling Haunted History Tours. Held each October, these fun and frightening tours dig into the zoo’s chilling past.

Learn all about the area’s beginnings as a cemetery and explore notable locations in and around Lincoln Park Zoo. These tours tend to sell out, so grab tour tickets quickly!

Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue

Oct. 30 and 31, 2026
Tales of strange sounds, unexplained sightings, and untimely endings await as you explore the historic Prairie Avenue district after dark.

Shadows on the Street: Haunted Tours of Historic Prairie Avenue will cover the area’s mysterious deaths and lingering ghosts during one-hour evening program. 

Tours begin at the Glessner House, a museum and National Historic Landmark.

Macabre Pullman Tour

Oct. 22, Oct. 30, and Nov. 5, 2026
Pullman is one of Chicago’s most historic neighborhoods — but is it also haunted?

This evening walking tour covers the grim aspects of life in this 1880s industrial town, including fiery train crashes, primitive surgeries, mysterious deaths, and even murders.

Grab your tickets today for the Macabre Pullman Tour. These evening tours are intended for mature audiences.

The Haunting of Hull-House Ghost Tours at Hull-House Museum

Thursday and Friday, Oct. 8 – 23, 2026
Brace yourself for an unforgettable night of intrigue and the unexplained as you traverse the shadowy corridors of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum.

Considered one of the city’s most haunted places, this historical landmark in Little Italy has long inspired urban legends and tales of the supernatural.

Led by a museum educator, the hour-long The Haunting of Hull-House peels back the layers of the settlement house’s chilling folklore, such as the notorious Devil Baby and the unearthly Lady in White. 

Walking ghost tours

Chicago Ghost Tours with Nightly Spirits

Thursday through Sunday in October
Nightly Spirits has explored some of the city’s most haunted bars, alleys, and buildings to create these popular ghostly pub tours of Chicago.

The Chicago Booze and Boos Tour visits up to three haunted bars and Prohibition-era sites, where your guide will share local urban legends, stories of murdered gangsters, and rumored supernatural sightings.

There’s even time to enjoy a drink at each bar before heading to your next location, if you require some liquid courage.

Chicago Ghost Tours with Ghost City Tours

Daily in October 
Embark on a ghoulish, family-friendly trek through the heart of Chicago with The Ghosts of Chicago Tour. Appropriate for visitors of all ages, this 90-minute walking tour covers both hauntings and history.

For an adults-only experience, there’s the Chicago Haunted Pub Crawl. This two-hour tour takes you to underground speakeasies, legendary watering holes, and some of the city’s oldest (and most haunted) bars.

River tours

Chicago River Haunted Tour

Thursday through Sunday in October
Step aboard the Chicago Seadog Haunted River Tour to learn the dark tales of Chicago’s downtown waterfront.

Admire iconic architecture along the Chicago River, while hearing spine-tingling tales of Chicago’s mysterious supernatural occurrences and infamous figures.

Hosted by a costumed guide, this nighttime tour is BYOB and welcomes costumes. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent.

Ghosts and Gangsters kayak tour

Friday – Sunday in October
Learn about the city’s early “Wild West” days as you kayak down the Chicago River at night with Wateriders Chicago.

Hear about the rise of powerful mobsters like Al Capone and discover the most haunted areas of the Chicago River during the Ghosts and Gangsters kayak tour.

Tours are approximately two hours, and your ticket includes a life vest, paddle, guide, and paddling lesson.

Tours by bus and Segway

Haunted Chicago Tours with Absolutely Chicago Segway

Wednesday through Friday in October
Glide around the city on this nighttime Segway tour to discover Chicago’s true ghost stories and view the sites of some of Chicago’s most infamous events.

Among the many stops on the tour, you’ll experience places such as “Death Alley” and Buckingham Fountain, and hear stories of Al Capone’s haunted yacht and his ties to a notorious Michigan Avenue attraction — supposedly the city’s most haunted hotel.

Bus tours from American Ghost Walks

Various dates in October
Delve into some of the city’s darkest history with these immersive bus tours from American Ghost Walks.

Explore the connection between the Chicago World’s Fair and the country’s first known serial killer during The Devil in the White City Bus Tour, which visits the site of the infamous Murder Castle.

Another popular option dives into a local legend. The Resurrection Mary tour tell the story of one of Chicago’s most spirited hitchhikers, with a stop at a local pub along the way.