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CHICAGO'S ONLY HAUNTED HOUSE
INSIDE A REAL PRISON

About The Old Joliet Haunted Prison

Experience The Old Joliet Haunted Prison- the only haunted house in Chicago located inside of a real abandoned prison. Halloween lives here!
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You’ve been thrown into the heart of a prison uprising gone horribly wrong. When the inmates rose up to kill the Warden, they thought they’d won. But death only made him stronger.

Now, he prowls the haunted halls – hunting the very inmates who once tried to escape his wrath. And you’ve stepped straight into the nightmare.

Trapped in a twisted maze built from fear itself, you’ll face grotesque apparitions and deadly traps born from their darkest regrets.

He commands the prison.
He’s coming to reclaim what’s his.
Will you escape… or be swallowed by his legacy?

You find yourself in a cold, desolate prison yard, and chaos has taken hold. The inmates have risen – but not on their own.

The Warden, long broken by years of humiliation and betrayal, has snapped. In a final act of vengeance, he’s flipped the script – manipulating the prisoners into hunting down their former captors.

Now, the guards are the prey.
And you’re caught in the middle of a twisted game of survival.

You’ve entered a top secret military facility – built to train soldiers in the fight against the undead.

But now, the mission is over.

Criminally insane prisoners from the adjacent penitentiary have overrun the compound, slaughtered the guards, and turned the facility into their personal playground of blood, brutality, and chaos.

The training zombies are gone.
And now, they’re coming for you.

Can you survive the minds of the mad… or will you become part of their twisted game?

Assemble your team and battle your way through a horde of zombies within a top secret training facility. Equipped with laser tag rifles you and your group will make your way through a series of video game inspired levels inhabited by the walking dead! Are you up to the challenge?

What Our customers are saying

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5 Star Google Reviews

Checkout what our customers and media outlets are saying about The Old Joliet Haunted Prison.
I had a great time here! It’s unlike any place I’ve been to before, walking throughout the prison and passing by the old cells was really something.

Brooke Irene

Google Review

This haunted house rocks. It was scare after scare and exceptionally set up. Very much worth the wait. They also have a gift shop, bar and food concessions. Do your self a favor and make this your next stop for Halloween.

TakenPrincess 33

Google Review

One of the most unique haunted experiences in a real prison. Creepy waiting in line as your behind prison walls but not inside it yet with the guard tower flashing search lights down at you.

Mike Scanlon

Google Review

Add To Your EXPERIENCE

More Haunted Prison Activities

Mini Escape Games

TEST YOUR WIT WITH FRIENDS

Asylum Mini Escape Game

Follow in the footsteps of the inhabitants to unravel the mysteries.

Group Size: 2 – 4. Difficulty: ★★

Prison Break Mini Escape Game

Find the numbers hidden in plain sight and plan your escape.

Group Size: 1 – 4. Difficulty: ★★★★★

The Warden's Office Secret Bar

enjoy spooky libations

MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER. In a dark corner, you will be lured into a secret bar, where you can cool off with a refreshing themed shot before braving your way back into the madness. IDs will be checked on site. Old Joliet Haunted Prison reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. No refunds. Check-in at the Ticket Booth.

*VALID ID REQUIRED

RESPAWN PASS

TWICE THE FRIGHT

Is one time just not enough? Purchase a Respawn Pass to go through the main attraction a second time to relive the scares. This pass can also be purchased at customer service with proof of purchase of original ticket.

Neon Cowboy Secret Bar

enjoy spooky libations

MUST BE 21+ TO ENTER. In a dark corner, you will be lured into a secret bar, where you can cool off with a refreshing themed shot before braving your way back into the madness. IDs will be checked on site. Old Joliet Haunted Prison reserves the right to refuse service to anyone. No refunds. Check-in at the Ticket Booth.

*VALID ID REQUIRED

PHOBIA: SENSORY OVERLOAD

NEXT LEVEL IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

This intense fear-inducing experience takes guests to the next level of immersive experiences. Staff will not touch guests, however, this interactive experience will require that guests use their hands to guide their way, walk, duck, step over, and squeeze through some strange spaces. This is a highly physical experience. Enter anytime during haunted house operational hours. Subject to waiting in the Phobia: Sensory Overload queue line, wait times vary. Limited Capacity.

PRESENTED BY

World's largest halloween entertainment company

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is the world’s largest Halloween-themed entertainment company, with over 15 locations and counting! We bring a premier haunted house experience to markets all across the country.

LOCATION

THE OLD JOLIET
HAUNTED PRISON

401 Woodruff Rd, Joliet, IL 60432

Sponsors & Beneficiaries