11 Chicago Escape Games Worth Booking

1.The Escape Game Chicago: Epic 60-Minute Adventures in River North

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $47Our pick

At The Escape Game Chicago in River North, you and up to seven teammates get 60 minutes to solve a themed mission. Choose Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, Mission: Mars, or Legend of the Yeti. A game guide briefs you, offers hints when needed, and helps with the final debrief.

“Omg! It was my lover & I first time going. It was so fun & intense. Also, shoutout to our helping hand, Julie for even making the experience even more fun.”

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2.Outdoor Escape Room in Chicago – Fulton Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and up to five companions investigate a fictional murder around Fulton Market. Use a physical clue box, search real-world locations, solve puzzles, and enter answers in the app to identify the killer, motive, and crime scene. The private game starts and ends at North Morgan Street and West Lake Street.

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3.1-Hour Escape Room Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 1 hour · from $47

Choose a 60-minute Chicago escape room for up to eight people, then work with your English-speaking game guide to solve clues across multiple rooms. Pick Prison Break, Special Ops, The Heist, Mission: Mars, or Legend of the Yeti. You may ask for unlimited hints, and every room has an exit button.

“Really enjoyed it!! Even if we didn’t escape, it was still a very fun experience!”

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4.Chicago Murder Mystery Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · from $82

Join host Andre and a small group for a 2-hour Chicago food tour with a playful murder mystery. Start near the Magnificent Mile with fresh donuts, a Chicago hot dog, deep dish pizza, and a surprise dessert, while clues lead you through River North, the Gold Coast, and Oak Street Beach.

“A super fun blend of murder mystery, Chicago architecture, and history. Would definitely recommend to adults or a family. (We have 3 kids 13, 10, and 8, and it was fun for them too!) Andre is an engaging and fun host whom made it a great day fRead more”

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5.Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Use your smartphone to guide a private, self-paced Chicago exploration from the Art Institute through Millennium Park and Grant Park. Solve location-based challenges at Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Buckingham Fountain, and other landmarks. The game works offline, costs $7.20 per person, and takes about 95 minutes, though construction or technical issues may affect play.

“Prepare to walk a lot, so wear comfortable shoes! The instructions were clear, and the highlights were interesting if you want to learn about some of the city's iconic landmarks.”

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6.Haunted Chicago Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $7

Explore Chicago’s Lincoln Park with a self-guided Questo game that mixes local landmarks, history, clues, and small challenges. You’ll walk from the Chicago History Museum to the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, stopping at monuments, South Pond, and the zoo. There is no guide, and admission tickets are separate, so bring a charged phone and expect a flexible two-hour outing.

“It was a super fun and interesting way to get some history of the park and also get to sightsee!! It lets you discover little things that you probably normally wouldn’t explore. Definitely Recommend!! I’m going to look for one everywhere I travel!!”

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7.Chicago Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll explore Chicago by smartphone, solving clues and completing oddball challenges at North Avenue Beach, Macy’s, Cloud Gate, and Millennium Park. Your live remote host, including Kat, sends the quest, tracks your progress, and cheers you on by text. Bring a charged GPS phone with data, photos, video, and text capability.

“Was super fun had a great time, the host kat was amazing and did such a great job. Would definitely do again and will find in other states.”

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8.Secrets of Lincoln Square: Self-Guided Puzzle Quest in Chicago

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $9

Explore Chicago’s Lincoln Square with a self-guided Questo puzzle game for $9 per person. Use your phone to follow clues between 14 stops, including Gene’s Sausage Shop, Waters Garden, the Davis Theater, and Krause Music Store. Start anytime, pause when needed, and solve the route with only your own group.

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9.Chicago Scavenger Hunt Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Use your smartphone as the guide for a self-paced Chicago Loop scavenger hunt. Walk about two miles from the river area to Cloud Gate, the Art Institute, Palmer House Hilton, and Hard Rock Cafe while solving clues and earning points. Plan for US cellular data, weather-ready clothing, and a team of two to five.

“The scavenger hunt was so fun! It was very informative and gave us the opportunity to see the downtown area at its finest! We meet a cool group of exchange students very friendly girls! If you can you and your family should definitely do the scavenger hunt!”

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10.Chicago Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $8

Use the World City Trail app to guide your private group on a 5km Chicago walk from Navy Pier through Maggie Daley Park, Millennium Park, the Art Institute, Buckingham Fountain, the Field Museum, and Adler Planetarium. Solve clues, hear audio stories, pause for food, and return anytime within a year.

“A fun way to get to explore a great part of the city. We learned and laughed and high-fived our way through the clues. And genuinely enjoyed the locations. Many pictures were taken! We only had an afternoon to complete but we did it and didn’t feel rushed at all. We didn’t go into any of the big locations but it left an idea of what we could do/visit the next time we’re here. We had a blast!”

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11.Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Zombie Scavengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Meet at Congress Plaza Garden for a one-hour, self-guided Chicago game for up to 10 people. Use the app to find survival items in any order, complete zombie-themed challenges, earn points, and chat with a remote survival guide. You return to the same meeting point, with all activity fees included.

“Finding the different items and having to act out random scenes. Also just seeing the different ideas we came up with as a group. It was super fun and enjoyable.”

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