Chicago Haunted River "Creepy Cruise" by First Lady Tickets at 112 E Wacker Dr

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A Halloween-themed evening cruise along the Chicago River, with narrated ghost stories and gangland history tied to the city's riverfront architecture.

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The Chicago Haunted River "Creepy Cruise" by First Lady is a sightseeing cruise along the Chicago River, running seasonal Halloween-themed departures through the city's downtown waterway. The cruise takes in the riverfront architecture while guides deliver narration focused on the darker chapters of Chicago history, from gangland stories to ghost lore tied to the buildings along the route.

Passengers remain on the open-air or covered deck throughout, with the narrated route covering landmarks and the histories behind them. Tickets are timed to evening departures, making the most of the atmospheric lighting along the river corridor. For more ways to spend time on the water and beyond, see what else is on offer across Chicago attractions.

Why you'll love it

  • Experience a 90-minute nighttime cruise along the Chicago River, where a lively guide shares chilling stories of haunted history, mobsters, eerie sightings, and hidden secrets tied to the city’s past.
  • Depart from 111 E. Wacker Dr. along the Chicago Riverwalk and enjoy a guided tour featuring the city skyline at night, historic bridges, and landmarks connected to ghost stories and infamous figures.
  • Relax with general admission seating and access to both open-air upper decks and enclosed lower salons, with onboard restrooms, stroller storage, and assistance options for limited mobility guests.
  • Purchase snacks, beer, and wine onboard while enjoying an immersive storytelling experience that brings Chicago’s darker riverfront history and legends to life.
  • Upgrade to skip-the-line boarding for faster access and enhanced seating or commentary options, with cruises operating rain or shine for a flexible evening experience.

What's included

  • Night cruise featuring haunted landmarks on the Chicago River
  • 90-minute guided cruise
  • Local guide onboard
  • Live commentary
  • Access to the open-air upper deck and enclosed lower deck
  • Restrooms onboard
  • Beer & wine bar and snack bar (available for purchase onboard)
  • Free stroller storage
  • Wheelchair accessible restrooms on select vessels
  • Children under 4 ride free
  • Priority boarding with skip-the-line access (as per option selected)
  • General boarding (as per option selected)
  • Food and beverages (available for purchase onboard)
  • Gratuities
  • Parking

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Cancellation policy

These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.

Where you'll be

112 E Wacker Dr, 112 E Wacker Dr, 112 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601, USA, CHICAGO

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