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fun adventure for the family to learn more about the city
Scavenger Hunts in Chicago
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.
★ 4.6 based on 791 reviewsFrom $9.99
All Scavenger Hunts in ChicagoAll Scavenger Hunts in Chicago
22 results
ChicagoCity exploration game
Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game
95 min
EN
4.71 · 188 ratingsFrom $12.99
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Starting point: The Art Institute of Chicago
ChicagoCity exploration game
Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game
80 min
EN
4.68 · 176 ratingsFrom $12.99
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Starting point: Chicago History Museum
ChicagoOutdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Chicago
90 min
EN
4.54 · 153 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Near entrance to DePaul University - School of Music on N Halsted St
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Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Lincoln Park, Chicago
90 min
EN · DE · ES · FR · RO · IT
4.71 · 70 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: 1 DePaul University - School of Music
ChicagoCity exploration game
Chicago Chinatown: Quest for the Dragon Kings
63 min
EN
4.54 · 49 ratingsFrom $12.99
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Starting point: Chinatown Square Plaza
ChicagoCity exploration game
Chicago Highlights: Story of a Gangster
72 min
EN
4.39 · 46 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
ChicagoCity exploration game
Chicago Lincoln Square: The Alchemist’s Spell Quest
125 min
EN
4.63 · 41 ratingsFrom $12.99
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Starting point: Merz Apothecary
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The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Chicago
90 min
EN
4.40 · 10 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: 1 Chicago Historical Society
ChicagoCity exploration game
Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago
101 min
EN
4.47 · 15 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Former Reebie Storage Warehouse
ChicagoCity exploration game
Chicago Loop Highlights: Battle the Supernatural
42 min
EN
4.36 · 11 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: The Untitled Picasso
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Ghost Hunt in Chicago
90 min
EN
4.40 · 5 ratingsFrom $17.99
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Starting point: Fountain Girl
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Chicago Detective Mystery: Infiltrate a Secret Society!
90 min
EN · ES
4.60 · 5 ratingsFrom $9.99
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Starting point: Old Town Triangle District
Popular with players
Selected using player ratings and review counts. Check each quest for its route, languages and access details.
| Quest | Reviews | Duration | Total distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Walking Tour & Escape Game | 4.7 (188 reviews) | 95 min | 3.4 km |
| Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game | 4.7 (176 reviews) | 80 min | 2.7 km |
| The Oz Escape in Chicago | 4.5 (153 reviews) | 90 min | 2.4 km |
A walk with a plot twist
Look up.
Lean in.
Play along.
Find a quest. Follow clues in the app. Discover the city as you play.
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Choose your quest
Pick a city, a story and your language.
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Explore and solve
Follow the app. Find clues in the streets.
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Go at your pace
Stop for coffee. Pick up where you left off.
A taste of the challenge
01 / Word riddle
Name the creature.
I’m a majestic beast, swift and bold,
In fields of green, my tale unfolds.
A noble creature, with hooves that prance,
A symbol of freedom in every glance.
I can move swiftly, by day or night,
Chasing the wind, my spirit takes flight.
Though I may be pure, like snow, of course,
Can you guess what I am with my grace and force?
8 quests. One pass.
City Exploration Pass
More of Chicago. More stories to take home.
Get 8 included quests in one pass. Discover places, follow stories and solve puzzles at your own pace.
Explore on footPlay your way through the city
One pass$39.99
Explore the Chicago passWhat players say about Chicago
★★★★★
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…
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Selected five-star reviews with player photos. Original words and ratings.
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt FAQ
How many scavenger hunts are there in Chicago?
Questo currently has 22 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 9.99. 8 selected 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?
You do not need to book a guide or a scheduled time slot. Buy your quest, open it in the Questo app and go to its starting point. Check the quest details for opening hours, access restrictions and any special requirements before you go.
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.
