Friday Night Haunt Tour
BUS TOUR: $130* | BUY NOW!
SELF-DRIVING TOUR: $105* | BUY NOW!
*Early bird pricing. Prices increase by $15 after midnight on May 29, 2026
PLEASE NOTE: No meal will be served on this tour.
ITINERARY:
- 6:30 pm | Load buses at Embassy Suites Rosemont
- 6:45 pm | Depart Embassy Suites Rosemont
- 7:30 pm | Arrive at Basement of the Dead Haunted House
- 9:00 pm | Depart Basement of the Dead Haunted House
- 9:10 pm | Arrive at Massacre Haunted House
- 10:40 pm | Depart Massacre Haunted House
- 11:30 pm | Arrive back at Embassy Suites Rosemont
Basement of the Dead
In the late 1920’s, Walker Laundry opened at 42 West New York St. and became Aurora’s largest laundry Company. Around 1945 Imus Kilya was working there as maintenance engineer. His son Al came to work as his assistant in 1960. Heat for the building and steam for the presses was supplied by a coal fired boiler installed when the building was built. Al and Imus continually complained that it needed to be replaced, but management wouldn’t spend the money. In 1964 the boiler exploded maiming and scalding Al and Imus. They never returned to work and rumor was they had vowed to get even.
Under the streets and building were sewer lines and tunnels well known to Al and Imus. A year or so after the explosion people from the laundry started to disappear and body parts were found in the river near the drainage pipes. Al and Imus were suspected but never found. The laundry eventually closed and the basement was never used again. Businesses have come and gone but nobody stays. Basement Of The Dead is proof that Al & Imus still exist and have made this basement their home.. The mutilation and horror you will witness is so shocking, you’ll wish you never entered.
Basement of the Dead haunted house has been top rated by BuzzFeed, HauntedHouseChicago.com, Hauntworld.com, the Chicago Tribune & more!
Massacre Haunted House is consistently ranked among the top haunted attractions in America. Spanning over 30,000 square feet under one roof and featuring more than 100 actors, the attraction has recently undergone a 500,000 million renovation. Nearly 5,000 square feet of the existing show has been completely reimagined, including the addition of an all-new experience, The Asylum. Attendees of the Midwest Haunters Convention will be the first to get an exclusive sneak peek at this breathtaking transformation.
Step inside and prepare to be immersed in a chilling atmosphere laden with spine-tingling surprises at every turn. Massacre Haunted House is meticulously designed to deliver an unparalleled scare experience, featuring innovative scenes, haunting soundscapes, and professionally crafted special effects that will leave you breathless. Take on the terrifying challenges that await you within our haunted hallways. Encounter sinister spirits, eerie creatures, and heart-pounding moments that will push you to the limits of your courage.
Once you’ve survived the haunted house, don’t leave just yet—the night is only getting started. Stick around for a high-energy After Party featuring a live DJ, complimentary snacks, and a cash bar to keep the thrills going.
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