Top Illinois Ghost Tours - page 2

Explore the Chicago River in a unique way with this 120-minute Guided Ghost Tour. Learn about the city's haunted history, including the Great Chicago Fire and the Eastland Disaster. You are welcome to bring your own beverages and food/snacks to fully enjoy your time on the water. Departing from the Chicago Riverwalk, this is a fun and engaging way to experience the spooky side of the city. This tour is typically smaller allowing for you to interact with the tour guide! Ask all the questions, we are ready! - 120-minute ghost tour on the Chicago River for up to 18 passengers - Fun bring-your-own beverage/snacks experience with a u-shaped bar and coolers - Learn about Chicago's haunted history and significant events - Departures from the Chicago Riverwalk—15-minute early arrival required to allow time for check in and depart on time.

Explore a new side of Chicago and the city's gangster past on this mafia tour in a coach vehicle. Drive around the Windy City to see where Al Capone, The Untouchables, Hymie Weiss, John Dillinger, and more famous figures hung out. There are ample chances to get out of the bus and pose for pictures in front of a historic courthouse, among other infamous sites.

Step into the eerie past of Chicago on this thrilling 2-hour private ghost tour led by a local through the haunted corners of the Lincoln Park area.

See a new side of the Windy City—and admire Chicago's dazzling skyscrapers and landmarks, all lit up after dark—on this sunset tour by open-top bus. While your on-board guide provides insights, check off the city's best-known attractions in just one tour, from Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile to the Museum Campus, and the Loop's skyline.

Discover the dark side of the Windy City on this nighttime crime history bus tour of Chicago. Through your expert guide's rich storytelling, immerse yourself in tales of notorious mobsters like Al Capone, Frank Nitti, and Bugs Moran as you explore infamous crime scenes including the site of the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Glide through Chicago by moonlight on a haunted Segway tour. Follow your costumed guide and small group as they show you the sites of some of the most gruesome murders and disasters in Chicago's history. See iconic landmarks lit up at night and hear about the mysterious, haunted history of this storied city.

Explore Grafton's chilling past on this one-hour walking tour, where history meets the supernatural. - One-hour walking tour focused on Grafton's history and ghost stories - Expert guide shares haunting tales and historical insights - Ideal for history enthusiasts and paranormal fans - Stroll along the scenic riverfront while uncovering chilling legends

We wrote the book(s) on Chicago ghosts! Now in our 26th year! Ursula Bielski, our founder, has published more than a dozen volumes on Chicago's haunted history over more than two decades. Chicago Hauntings is the original Chicago ghost tour and still the best. Our tours are based on all original research, unlike the many other knock-off tours you'll find today. Beware of the imitations. Imagine walking in the steps of Chicago's most notorious criminals at the city's original courthouse, putting your fingers into actual bullet holes from Chicago's gangland days, feeling the haunting presences near the site of the old Cook County gallows, and gazing upon the waters where 844 souls lost their lives in the horrific Eastland disaster of 1915. Come along and experience all this and more.

Dive into this captivating journey through the hallowed grounds of Chicago’s Graceland Cemetery. As we stroll amidst the stunning and serene beauty of historic resting places, you'll encounter the final resting spots of architectural visionaries like William LeBaron Jenney, John Root, Louis Sullivan, Mies Van der Rohe, and Daniel Burnham. This unique walking tour not only unveils the grandeur of tombs and mausoleums but also shares the stories of Chicago's celebrated architects, whose creativity shaped the city's skyline. But our journey extends beyond the architects' realm, as we also discover the final resting places of other notable figures with deep pockets—pioneers of industry such as Marshall Field, Palmer Potter, George Pullman, Walter Newberry, and more. Their legacies, intertwined with the fabric of Chicago's history, add an extra layer of richness to this immersive tour.

Learn about the history and legends surrounding the 1893 Chicago World's Fair and notorious criminal H.H.Holmes on a half-day tour inspired by the popular book ‘The Devil in the White City.’ Explore important locations such as the Prairie Avenue Historic District, Jackson Park, Midway Plaisance Park, and the ‘Murder Castle’ of H.H. Holmes as you learn more about the World's Columbian Exposition and Victorian Chicago.

Discover the hidden gems of Lincoln Park on a private, open-air pedicab ride guided by a local storyteller. Relax as you explore lush gardens, the iconic lily pond, lakefront views, and landmark architecture— all without the effort of walking or the crowds of bus tours. Your route and pace are fully customizable, with plenty of photo stops and personal stories that bring Chicago’s past to life. Perfect for families, visitors with mobility needs, photography lovers, or anyone seeking a breezy, memorable Chicago adventure.

Enjoy a flexible way to explore Chicago—and combine your sightseeing with a fun-filled scavenger hunt game—with this two-in-one smartphone excursion. Upon booking, receive access to the game on your smartphone, and set off at a time that works best for you. In between admiring highlights like the Chicago History Museum, Standing Lincoln Monument, and Lincoln Park Zoo, you’ll solve clues and participate in challenges.