Murder mystery games in Chicago

Murder Mystery Games in Chicago

5 outdoor murder mysteries in Chicago. Follow clues through real streets, interrogate suspects & catch the killer. Start anytime, no booking needed.

4.7 from 78 reviews|From $9.99 per group|1-2 hours

Outdoor Murder Mysteries & Detective Games in Chicago

A crime has been committed in Chicago, and the police are out of leads. Questo's outdoor murder mysteries turn the city's streets into a life-sized game board: follow clues on your phone, interrogate suspects, untangle alibis, and catch the killer. Start with player favorites like Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago and Chicago Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!. Each case takes 1-2 hours, starts whenever you want, and one ticket covers your whole group. No actors, no fixed schedule, no escape-room walls. Just you, your detective instincts, and Chicago after dark.

5Cases to Solve
1-2hPer Case
β˜… 4.778 Reviews
1Ticket Per Group

Better Than Dinner and a Movie

A murder mystery is one of the most popular date night and group night activities in Chicago. Instead of sitting across a table, you and your partner (or your whole crew) work a case together: shared adrenaline, competing theories, and a story you will retell for years. Play in the evening, pause for drinks, and accuse each other over dessert.

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Date night with a plot: solve a crime together instead of small talk

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Pause anytime for food or drinks, the case waits for you

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Group tickets add a live leaderboard, perfect for friends and team nights

How It Works

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Step 1

Pick a case in Chicago and get the free Questo app

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Step 2

Follow the clues, GPS leads you between real crime-scene locations

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Step 3

Interrogate suspects, crack the alibis, name the killer

What people have to say about quests in Chicago?

4.7

Based on 78+ Local Reviews

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Mz Val D

This was really awesome. We enjoyed ourselves. It was fun and it gave us great exercise and it was nice to get the opportunity to solve some things together and work together.

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Murder Mysteries in Chicago, FAQ

What are the best murder mystery games in Chicago?
The highest-rated outdoor murder mysteries in Chicago are Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago (β˜…4.7), Chicago Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society! (β˜…4.6), Captured Cubs Player in Chicago: a Ken Clever Mystery (β˜…4.7). From USD 5.25.
How does an outdoor murder mystery in Chicago work?
It plays like an escape room without walls. The Questo app gives you a crime story set in real Chicago locations. You walk between clue spots, solve puzzles to unlock evidence, and deduce who the killer is. No actors, no host, no booking. Start whenever you want.
Is a murder mystery a good date night idea in Chicago?
It's one of the most popular date activities on Questo. Solving a crime together beats sitting across a dinner table: you get shared adrenaline, inside jokes, and a story to tell. Many couples play in the evening and end at a bar to compare theories.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers your whole group playing on a single phone, or you can get a group ticket to compete on separate devices with a live leaderboard. Great for friend groups, birthdays, and team nights out.
How long does a murder mystery game in Chicago take?
Most cases take 1-2 hours and cover 2-3 km on foot. You can pause anytime for food, drinks, or to argue about who did it.
Is it scary?
No jump scares and no actors chasing you. It's a detective story, think clever puzzles and dark plot twists, not horror. For genuinely spooky adventures, try a ghost tour instead.