COMING FROM DEKALB AND SYCAMORE

The Haunted House Near DeKalb & Sycamore

Twisted Crypt is under an hour from DeKalb, Sycamore and NIU, on Rockford’s east side.

55 minDrive from DeKalb
50 minDrive from Sycamore
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Getting here from DeKalb and Sycamore

  • From DeKalb: take I-88 west to I-39 north, then US-20 west to South Alpine Road.
  • Take Alpine Road north to East State Street and turn right (east). We’re less than a mile down.
  • From Sycamore: head north to I-90 at Genoa Road, take it west to the State Street (US-20 Business) exit, then go west about 2.5 miles.

NIU students: bring the whole crew and ask about group pricing. I-PASS and E-ZPass work on Illinois tollways, or you can pay online afterward.

Twisted Crypt Haunted House, 5420 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108. Drive times are estimates; check traffic before you go.

When we’re open

  • 2026 season: September 18 to October 31
  • Fridays & Saturdays 7–11 PM, Sundays 7–10 PM
  • Halloween week opens at 6:30 PM, including Thursday, Oct 29

See every date and time

Tickets

  • General Admission $20
  • FastPass $30: skip the line
  • VIP $40: straight to the front, past both lines, plus a souvenir lanyard and badge

Buy online, or pay at the door with cash, card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Compare passes

Good to know

  • Recommended for ages 13 and up. Guests 16 and younger must be with an adult.
  • Younger kids? Trunk or Treat & Crypt Kids Lights On is Saturday, Oct 17, 4–6 PM.
  • 100% indoors with a covered line, free parking and wheelchair access.

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Questions From DeKalb and Sycamore

How far is Twisted Crypt from DeKalb and Sycamore?

About 55 minutes from DeKalb (42 miles) and about 50 minutes from Sycamore (33 miles) by car.

When is Twisted Crypt open?

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from September 18 through Halloween, with extra hours Halloween week. All dates

Is it worth the trip?

Twisted Crypt has been named an Official Top Ten Haunted House in Illinois six times, most recently in 2025. See the awards

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