Scavenger Hunts in Chicago

Scavenger Hunts in Chicago

21 app-guided scavenger hunts to explore Chicago.Start anytime. No booking required.

Compare the available hunts below before you buy. Each selected hunt unlocks in the Questo app, with its own route and access details; there is no guide or scheduled departure.

4.6 based on 776 reviews|From $9.99 per person

🎟️ Chicago Exploration Pass, All 8 hunts for $39.99

Save 59% compared to buying individually

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Explore Chicago through app-guided scavenger hunts focused on landmark and neighborhood discovery in a large city. Compare the live routes below, then start the hunt that fits your plans in the Questo app.

How Chicago Scavenger Hunts Work

1

Pick a Hunt

Choose from 21 scavenger hunts in Chicago

2

Open the App

Questo guides you with GPS to each clue location

3

Explore

Solve riddles, discover landmarks, have fun at your own pace

Save with the Chicago Exploration Pass

Get instant access to all 8 scavenger hunts in Chicago for one price. Save 59% compared to buying individually.

All 8 hunts includedStart anytimeValid for 1 year
Get Chicago Exploration Pass, $39.99

What people have to say about quests in Chicago?

4.6

Based on 776+ Local Reviews

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Jonathon McIlwain Sr.

fun adventure for the family to learn more about the city

Verified Player
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Davida M

I don't think the tips to get where you were going was confusing, but typing the answers in could be, especially when words were spaced in the clue but there was no spaces when entering your answer (like the artist's name for the last puzzle). If you do not know Mandarin, you may not know what the issue is. Also wish it wasn't so much back and forth walking, it could be a little more in a complete circle to save people like me who were already tired from walking elsewhere. Overall nice to learn about Chinatown this way though! I liked learned the facts and seeing the beautiful architecture through this lense instead of just going to look on my own.

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Chicago Scavenger Hunt FAQ

How many scavenger hunts are there in Chicago?
Questo currently has 21 scavenger hunts in Chicago, including Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience, Horror & Haunts, Murder Mystery. New hunts are added regularly by local creators.
How much do Chicago scavenger hunts cost?
Individual scavenger hunts in Chicago start from USD 5.25 per person. The Chicago Exploration Pass gives you access to all 8 hunts for USD 39.99.
How do Questo scavenger hunts work?
Download the free Questo app, choose a scavenger hunt in your city, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each location, where you'll solve riddles, find hidden details, and uncover stories most visitors never discover. There's no tour guide, no fixed schedule, and no booking required, just open the app and go. Each hunt takes 60–120 minutes on average, and you can pause and resume anytime.
Do I need to book in advance?
No. Questo scavenger hunts are completely self-guided and available on-demand. Once you purchase a hunt, you can play it whenever you want, today, next week, or next month. There's no time slot to book, no meeting point to find, and no group to wait for. Just open the app and start exploring at your own pace.
What are the best scavenger hunts in Chicago?
The highest-rated scavenger hunts in Chicago include Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game (★4.7, 186 reviews), Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game (★4.7, 174 reviews), The Oz Escape in Chicago (★4.5, 153 reviews). These are the most popular hunts based on player ratings and reviews.
How do I choose among Chicago scavenger hunts?
Compare the live cards by neighborhood, story, route and duration. Each hunt has its own access details.