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Gangsters and Ghouls in Illinois

We all know the old-time gangster stories. But that’s not all there is to know. Our award-winning walking tours of Chicago go beyond the headlines, diving deep into the history - and hauntings - associated with the most notorious characters and times (like the Great Fire of 1871) in the city’s history.

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Ghosts of Old Chicago: River North District Ghost Walk

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Illinois Ghost Tours

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Lincoln Park Hauntings Chicago Ghost Tour & Ghost Hunt

Take a spine-tingling night walk through Lincoln Park in Chicago and hear gruesome tales like the St. Valentine’s Day massacre. From $34.99 per person. Most nights at 8pm.

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Aurora Two Brothers Roundhouse Ghost Tour and Investigation

"America's Ghost Storyteller" Diane Ladley takes you on a lantern-led tour inside this historic establishment. From $25 per person. Tuesdays at 6:30pm.

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The Original Chicago Hauntings Ghost Tour

Take this 3-hour, fully-narrated haunted history tour of Chicago’s ghosts by luxury coach, with several stops off the bus at some of Chicago’s most haunted locations. From $54 per person. Saturdays at 7pm.

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The Devil in the White City Bus Tour

Discover the true, not to mention hard to believe, details about the notorious serial killer, HH Holmes, on this 3-hour bus tour. From $59 per person. Select Saturdays at 2pm.

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The Resurrection Mary 4-Hour Bus Tour and Pub Stop

Learn about one of Chicago's most spirited hitchhikers, "Resurrection Mary," on this 4-hour ghost tour that includes a stop at a pub. From $69 per person. Select Saturdays at 2pm.

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Woodstock Ghost Walk

This town has a lot more than just Groundhog Day. Secrets, ghost stories, exorcisms, and a whole lot more spooky fun await you. From $30 per person. Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm.

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Aurora Hauntings Ghost Walk

Explore the “City of Cemeteries” with EMF ghost meters! From $30 per person. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.

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Naperville Hauntings Ghost Walk

Experience the Haunted Streets of Naperville, Illinois, on this award-winning 2-hour ghost walk with paranormal expert Diane Ladley. From $34 per person. Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm.

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The Great Lake County Ghost Adventure

This all-day ghost bus tour will introduce you to the lore of haunted Lake County north of Chicago, stopping for lunch at an actively haunted pub. From $89 per person. Select days at 10am.

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