HellsGate Haunted House

It's Not Just a Haunted House... It's an Adventure!

Haunted House (Single)
Attractions1
Min. age12+
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ParkingFree Parking
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About HellsGate Haunted House

The Legend Returns
Hidden deep in the woods, HellsGate is a multi-level mansion filled with secret passages, giant slides, ghastly secrets, undead abominations, really nervous groundskeepers and a darkness that the gate can no longer contain! This is not just a haunted house, it’s an adventure!

Since you were a kid, you’ve heard about the haunted house with the giant slide, the one hidden out in the woods, the one where you can win your money back, but you were never able to find it… until now! It’s HellsGate Haunted House in Lockport, IL.

FIND THE KEY AND YOUR TICKET IS FREE!
This Halloween season, don’t just go to any haunted house, go on an adventure! If you are looking for Chicago’s best haunted house, the scariest haunted house in Illinois, then you must travel through the zombie-infested woods and across the Lost Souls Cemetery to find HellsGate Haunted House.

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Our Walkthrough

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Behind the Scenes

Features & Amenities

Covered Outdoor Waiting Line
Food/Concessions
Games/Midway
Gift Shop/Souvenirs
Hi-Tech Attraction
Indoor/Outdoor Attraction
Original Characters
Restrooms/Porta Potties On-Site
Special Events
Free Parking
Cash or Card

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Getting There

Address3101 Canal Street
Lockport, Illinois 60441
Finding itParking located on W 13th Street (by GPS), off of S State Street at the Lockport Rail Station. Busses shuttle to/from there. You MUST park here!
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HellsGate Haunted House on Facebook

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Guest Review by Sam Tedo

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/05/2025 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
OH WOW! This is the ultimate haunted house. The sets and scenes are perfect. You can tell they have been working on this haunted house for a VERY long... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
I didnt see any blood anywhere. I heard it is their "thing" to not be overly gory. Oh well. Still amazing!

Guest Review by Charlie

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/21/2023 | Recommended: ❌ No

What They Liked Most:
This was my 3rd time returning to Hellsgate and I was very disappointed! Many of the scare actors were replaced with animatronics and only the first p... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
Don’t rush groups! Also at least include the things you advertise in your house. Your commercials have characters that have been removed (or replaced ... Read More

Guest Review by Greg

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Visited: 10/15/2022 | Recommended: ✅ Yes

What They Liked Most:
Best haunted house I've ever been to! Sets were excellent. Actors were spectacular. Should be rated so much higher than it actually is. It's... Read More

Suggested Improvements:
Keep doing what you're doing it's fantastic!!!!

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