Round Lake Beach vs West Chicago
REALM OF TERROR VS. 5 POINTS
5 Points is a newer independent west-suburban haunted house, while Realm of Terror enters its 24th season in 2026.
Realm of Terror
Round Lake Beach
24th seasonOpened 2003
From $19.99 onlineDate-based 2026 GA pricing
Free parkingOn-site / directed overflow procedures
Virtual queueSpend more of the wait in the event
Haunt + midway nightMonster Museum, games, food, drinks and photo opportunities
Choose a ROT Night 5 Points Haunted House
West Chicago
15,000 sq. ft.Two-floor haunted-house experience
100+ year old barnDistinctive historic-building setting
30+ actorsAs promoted for the 2026 season
Ritual EscapeAdditional escape-style experience
West Chicago locationNatural fit for western-suburban guests
Verify 5 Points information → The practical difference
Two different Halloween nights.
5 Points is a newer independent haunt serving the western suburbs from a historic barn setting. Realm of Terror is the established Lake County option with 24 seasons of history, a virtual queue, midway and special-event nights.
The point of the comparison is not to declare one attraction universally better. Location, format, scale and the kind of night your group wants can make the decision for you.