COMING FROM HARVARD OR MARENGO
The Haunted House Near Harvard and Marengo
Twisted Crypt is about 35 minutes from Marengo and 45 minutes from Harvard, most of it on I-90.
Getting here from Harvard or Marengo
- From Marengo: take US-20 west to Genoa Road, then I-90 west toward Rockford.
- From Harvard: take IL-173 west to I-90, then head south toward Rockford.
- Exit at State Street (US-20 Business) and head west about 2.5 miles. We’re behind Tom & Jerry’s and Uncle Nick’s.
I-90 is the Jane Addams Tollway. 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
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? The Crypt Kids Lights On Tour (lights on, candy and small toys, $7 per person) is Saturday, Oct 17, 4–6 PM.
- 100% indoors with a covered line, free parking and wheelchair access.
Questions From Harvard and Marengo
How far is Twisted Crypt from Harvard and Marengo?
About 35 minutes (roughly 25 miles) from Marengo and about 45 minutes (roughly 30 miles) from Harvard.
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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