The Great Escape Room Chicago | #1 Voted Escape Game
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The Best Escape Room in Chicago IL
The Great Escape Room is your go-to destination for an immersive and captivating adventure in the Chicago area. Perfect for enthusiasts and first-timers alike, our top-rated, award-winning escape room games offer a timed escape that's more than just a game—it's an interactive experience. Whether you're planning birthday parties, team-building events, or casual group hangouts, we've got you covered!
Have questions? Don't hesitate to contact us. Book your tickets today to secure your spot in one of our exhilarating rooms. Choose from our available slots or request a reservation ahead of time to guarantee your next unforgettable adventure.
Escape Rooms We Offer
Infirmary: Surgical Crisis
Your patient's heart has stopped. Life support is on but death is imminent. No help is coming, so it’s up to you and your team to complete the heart transplant or call the widow with the news.
-Minimal scavenger hunting
-A fantastic room for puzzle lovers
Poker Night at The President's Bunker
What fun! Poker with the President at the Presidential Command Bunker. As the alarms sound, you’re placed in lockdown, and a nuclear launch is about to commence. Only you and your Poker Buddies can stop what will certainly be nuclear Armageddon.
Learn More About This RoomThe Haunted Hotel
The Haunted Hotel takes you on a supernatural journey. You have one hour to navigate a maze of otherworldly trials and help Bess make contact with her beloved Harry Houdini. Otherwise, the door will be closed forever.
*THIS IS THE SAME EXPERIENCE AS ESCAPE ARTIST
-Minimal scavenger hunting
-A thrilling room for magic lovers
Escape The Colosseum: The Underworld Maze
You’re enslaved here in the infamous Colosseum. Death is often the only release. Built as a maze, you will have to navigate your way through multiple challenges and horrors to find a path to freedom.
Learn More About This RoomMountain Top Murders
Dear old Nana Hannah lives in her mountain cabin. Strangely, you haven’t heard from her and decide to pay her a visit. You see streaks of blood on the floor but no sign of Nana. Can you help her? Can you even help yourself?
Learn More About This RoomRob the Mob: Break-In At Bubba's
Bubba and his gang are collectors of valuable items. They’re hidden in his pawn shop and y'all're gonna swipe the loot from his mob. Remember - they’re not above robbery and murder! Get in, and get out, while all y'all still can…failure will mean cement shoes.
-Minimal scavenger hunting
-A great room for amateur sleuths
Scavenger Hunt Rooms
Fun for all ages and experience levels! Follow the clues and search the room for what you need to break out!
Portable Escape Experience
Is your team ready for an out-of-the-box experience? For large corporate teams, we can bring the fun of escape rooms to your office.
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What people are saying.
"Really Great Escape Room!"
As advertised: a really great escape room! I’ve done a couple and this was a great puzzle and a lot of fun to figure out. We only needed a few hints.. A great place to go with the family!
"Best Money Spent In Chicago!"
The kids were so happy with the first experience that we immediately booked another one a half an hour later. We did both the game room and the library which are the scavenger hunt version and it was perfect for the kids. Best money we’ve spent in Chicago so far!!! Thank you!!!!
"Fun Escape Rooms!"
Great time, actually did two rooms here, both were fun and a bit challenging.
"5 out of 5 stars!"
Michelle was amazing help! Great experience!
"Lots of fun..."
The President's Bunker was lots of fun - our team of three did it in 40:48
"Great Time!"
Our crew had a great time. We almost made it. It was definitely a challenge. I would recommend it to anyone
"Highly recommend!"
This place is great! Q and Diana did a great job welcoming us and enhanced our experience! There was a lot of team bonding with this experience and I highly recommend it!
"Very friendly hosts."
had a great time, very friendly hosts and multiple different rooms. diana did a great job
"Fun Escape Room!"
Loved the host! Fun escape room with unique stuff!
"Best Money Spent In Chicago!"
The kids were so happy with the first experience that we immediately booked another one a half an hour later. We did both the game room and the library which are the scavenger hunt version and it was perfect for the kids. Best money we’ve spent in Chicago so far!!! Thank you!!!!
"Fun Escape Rooms!"
Great time, actually did two rooms here, both were fun and a bit challenging.
"5 out of 5 stars!"
Michelle was amazing help! Great experience!
"Lots of fun..."
The President's Bunker was lots of fun - our team of three did it in 40:48
"Great Time!"
Our crew had a great time. We almost made it. It was definitely a challenge. I would recommend it to anyone
"Highly recommend!"
This place is great! Q and Diana did a great job welcoming us and enhanced our experience! There was a lot of team bonding with this experience and I highly recommend it!