Chicago haunt alternative
REALM OF TERROR VS. 13TH FLOOR CHICAGO
13th Floor is one of the region's most visible haunted-house brands. Realm of Terror offers a different proposition: independently built Lake County horror with more than two decades of local history.
Realm of Terror
Independent since 2003
Round Lake BeachLake County
#3 HHC in 2025HauntedIllinois 2025 Top 10
From $19.99 onlineFree parking + virtual queue
Locally built identityOriginal attraction, midway and event ecosystem
See 2026 Tickets13th Floor Chicago
Schiller Park
Major national brandHigh-production haunted entertainment
Dynamic pricing13th Floor states prices vary by date and time and increase closer to the event
Multiple upgrades / experiencesCurrent offerings vary by season
Verify 13th Floor information →Why choose ROT?
If you want something that feels built here, not rolled out here.
13th Floor's scale is part of its appeal. Realm of Terror's appeal is different: a locally operated attraction that has evolved in the same Lake County home since 2003 while continuing to earn independent Chicagoland recognition.