Prairie Avenue Ghost Hunt

A 2 hour ghost hunt on Prairie Avenue with American Ghost Walks, from $37.50.

Overview

This walk spends two hours in the Prairie Avenue Historic District, the stretch once called Millionaire's Row, where Chicago's Gilded Age fortunes built their homes. American Ghost Walks runs it as a hybrid: part haunted history tour, part hands-on ghost investigation. You hear the stories, then you try the techniques that paranormal investigators use.

The cast of lingering spirits is specific. Marshall Field, George Pullman and Philip Armour all lived in this neighbourhood, and the tour presents their spirits as still present, sharing their stories with those willing to listen. The guide leads you through the historic district and its magnificent homes while telling what is said to remain. Some of the material is graphic, and the listing warns that easily frightened visitors should be ready for that.

The tour suits anyone after more than a stroll with spooky patter, since the investigation segment asks you to participate rather than just listen. The meeting point is outside the Glessner House at 1800 S Prairie Ave, and the tour runs in English. Hotel pickup is not part of the package, so you make your own way there.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Glessner HouseThe group gathers in front of the Glessner House at 1800 S Prairie Ave.
2. Walk Millionaire's RowThe guide leads the route through the Prairie Avenue Historic District, past homes that belonged to the wealthiest residents of the Gilded Age.
3. Hear the magnates' storiesStops focus on figures such as Marshall Field, George Pullman and Philip Armour, with the tales of their lives and reported hauntings. Some stories are graphic.
4. Try ghost investigationThe tour shifts into a hands-on paranormal investigation, using modern ghost hunting techniques in the historic district.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this walk.

• Getting there. You meet in front of the Glessner House at 1800 S Prairie Ave. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own route to the South Loop and check the meeting spot on the booking page before you set out.
• Language. The tour is led in English only. If you are booking for someone who does not follow spoken English comfortably, the stories and the investigation instructions may be hard to keep up with.
• Walking pace. This is a two-hour walking tour around a historic district, so wear comfortable shoes. You are on your feet for much of the time as the group moves through the neighbourhood.
• Scary content. The listing warns that some stories can be graphic. If anyone in your group scares easily, go in knowing the material does not hold back.
• Participation. This is not a passive listen. The ghost hunt section has you engaging with paranormal investigation techniques yourself, so expect to take part rather than just watch.
• Booking flexibility. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and there is a reserve now, pay later option. That gives you room to lock in a date early and adjust plans if the weather turns.

Common issues. The listing itself flags that some content is graphic, which is the main caveat for nervous travellers or families with young children. No hotel pickup is provided, so anyone staying far from the South Loop needs to arrange their own transport. There are no reviews available for this specific tour yet, so there is no traveller feedback on group size, pace or guide quality to draw on.

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