Directions, parking and what to expect when you arrive at Realm of Terror.
Buy TicketsRealm of Terror is at Kristof’s Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach.
421 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, IL 60073
Parking is free. Follow staff directions and overflow signs on busy nights. See the shuttle details below in Arrival Basics.
Directions from my location →Google Maps will use your location when available, or let you enter a starting address.
Directions from nearby towns →Arrive for the time on your ticket, allowing time for parking and security. Have your tickets ready on your phone.
Your arrival time is not a guaranteed attraction entry time. Regular admission uses the virtual queue. Express skips the virtual queue; VIP offers immediate front-of-line access.
Compare admission + buy tickets →The Realm midway has food, drinks, games, escape challenges and the Monster Museum. Kristof’s has bowling, an arcade and mini golf on the same property.
Check activity hours and ticket inclusions before making plans. Other activities may cost extra.
Realm of Terror is at Kristof’s Entertainment Center in Round Lake Beach. Bowling, arcade games, mini golf and food are on the same property.
If you’re planning another activity before or after the haunt, check its hours and availability first. The Realm midway and Kristof’s activities may have different schedules.
These are Kristof's attractions and amenities on the same property as Realm of Terror.
Check lane availability and bowling hours if you’d like to fit in a game.
Arcade games are available at Kristof’s. Play is purchased separately.
Ask about mini golf hours and availability for your visit.
Plan dinner, snacks or drinks around your ticket time without leaving the property.
Here’s what you’ll find around the main attraction during the event.
A separate horror side attraction that is normally $5 on site — but included with every online haunted-house ticket.
Get it included →Themed drinks and adult beverages for guests 21+ with valid ID.
Try the midway games while waiting for your turn or after your walkthrough.
Short escape challenges are available at the event. Check your ticket type for inclusions.
Realm of Terror merchandise, horror collectibles and souvenirs.
Seasonal food and snacks available around the event.
Guests gather outside the attraction between scares, games and trips to the bar.
Have your tickets ready and allow time for parking and security.
Free parking is available for Realm of Terror guests. Follow staff signage and overflow instructions when you arrive.
A shuttle runs from the Big Lots parking lot to Realm of Terror on every operating Friday and Saturday, from opening to closing. It offers a convenient way to cross Rollins Road when on-site parking is at capacity.
Before boarding: Weapons and personal drinks are not allowed inside the event. Please leave these items behind before boarding the shuttle.
Have your tickets ready on your phone. Your selected ticket time helps manage arrivals but is not a guaranteed attraction entry time.
Guests pass through security screening. Weapons and personal drinks are prohibited and there is no storage for prohibited items. Guest costumes and masks are not permitted during the regular show.
Part of your visit may be outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the conditions while keeping costumes and masks at home.
