Eerie Escapes

5.0 (1 reviews)

From $39

Step into a day where every stop sends a shiver down your spine. Ghostly whispers in cemeteries, abandoned ruins, and wooded trails full of chilling stories will leave you wondering if any spirits followed you home.

When to Go Any day of the week
ends near Joliet, IL

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Trip Highlights

  • Stroll through a few spooky cemeteries
  • Explore a famous (but eerie) prison
  • Visit a haunted cafe for breakfast
  • Read incredible ghost stories and local lore
  • Drive down one of Illinois' most haunted roads
  • Multiple recommendations included on every stop

How Long Is This Trip?

Please see the approximate driving distances below. Please note this just includes round-trip driving distances and not time spent at stops.

From Chicago, IL:

2 hours and 5 minutes / 86 miles

From Rockford, IL*:

4 hours and 10 minutes / 229 miles

From Milwaukee, WI*:

4 hours and 30 minutes / 248 miles

*We recommend booking an overnight hotel if the driving distance is greater than 4 hours round-trip.

When Can I Go?

Days of the week: Any day

Seasons: Year-round

Not recommended: Holidays

Travel Tips

Our haunted trips rely heavily on story-telling. There will be a handful of locations you can look at, but cannot visit in person.

Shipping & Returns

Shipping: Free shipping on orders over $100. Standard shipping takes 4–10 business days. Need it faster? Choose the fastest option at checkout for 2–4 business day delivery.

Returns: Not the right fit? Reach out within 30 days of purchase to start a return. Products just need to be unopened, unused, and in their original packaging, return shipping is your responsibility. Digital trips, gift cards, and opened products can't be returned.

Exchanges: Want a different trip instead? Email us at questions@guesswheretrips.com within 30 days of your order, there's a small $8 reshipping fee to send your new pick out. Digital trips cannot be exchanged.

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Eerie Escapes

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Here's How It Works

Browse by location and find a surprise trip that fits your day. Every route is road-tested by our team.

Your surprise destinations stay sealed until you're ready for them. One envelope at a time on the road, all day long.

Hidden gems, local favorites, and stories you won't find on Google. That's what's waiting for you.

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Road Tested by Our Team

Our team spends 40+ hours researching, driving, and vetting every route: talking to locals, discovering hidden gems, and making sure every stop is worth your day.

We Remember Experiences, Not Things.

Research consistently shows that spending time together creates more lasting happiness than buying more stuff. Every Guess Where Trip is thoughtfully planned to help you reconnect, explore, and create memories that last long after the day is over.