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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Chicago
4.5Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Chicago App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Friends, couples and families with older kids get close to two hours of ghost stories, ciphers and riddles across 2.5 km of Chicago streets, from Fountain Girl past the Madlener House and Burton Place, starting whenever suits them. Puzzle and escape-room fans play the hunt instead of listening to a guide. Anyone wanting a guided night walk with a live storyteller, or young children who frighten easily, should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.50 / 5
6 player ratings
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Chicago
A · Start
2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
B · Finish
2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this ghost hunt family friendly?
It suits families with older kids who enjoy a spooky story and a puzzle. Players solve each spirit's mystery, crack ciphers and riddles, and finally name an Evil One. It sits in the Horror & Haunts theme, so younger children who scare easily may find it too much.
Can we do this in Chicago this weekend without booking a time?
Yes. There is no fixed start time, no group to join and no guide to meet. You play on your phone and start whenever you like, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together.
How do you play the ghost hunt?
A hooded Oracle sends you after ten restless spirits. Each one is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Some riddles can only be answered by looking at the street around you. Follow the clues to name the Evil One and destroy it.
Where does it start and finish?
It starts at Fountain Girl and passes the Archbishop's House, Madlener House, Latin School of Chicago, Children's Fountain, La Salle Terrace Condominium, Burton Place, Zanies Comedy Club, Cocoa + Co. and the Chicago Fire Relic. It finishes at Abraham Lincoln: The Man, and the route is a loop.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about an hour and three quarters, walking and puzzles included, over roughly 2.5 km. You can pause at any point and pick up where you left off later, which helps if you want a break along the way.
Is Ghost Hunt in Chicago self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Chicago start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, 2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at Point 12, 2045 N Lincoln Park W, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. The route is approximately 2.5 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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DARK STORIES OF CHICAGO
A self-guided ghost-story route through Chicago
Ghost Hunt in Chicago is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Chicago rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route is self-guided over 2.5 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.5 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
