Escape Factor
7228 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
60 minutes
2-12 players
Hard
$38/person
mystery, adventure, horror
Standard
About This Location
Escape Factor in Forest Park was named the #3 best escape room in America by USA Today's 2025 10Best Readers' Choice Awards and holds a perfect 5.0 rating across Google, Yelp, TripAdvisor, and Facebook. Five meticulously crafted rooms — including a 1970s game show, a timekeeper's lair, and a treehouse heist — demonstrate obsessive attention to detail in set design, puzzle integration, and storytelling. Worth the trip outside the Loop for serious enthusiasts.
Rooms at Escape Factor (4)
The Timekeeper's Trapped!
HardYou’ve been summoned to the lab of the Official Interplanetary Timekeeper. An evil group has been bending time for their own benefit, placing your colleague in extreme peril. Using your unique blend of skills and teamwork, you and your guests must work together to free the Timekeeper. Can you complete your quest in time?
Bonus Fun Time Game Show Challenge
MediumAs a contestant on this vintage game show set, you’ve made it to the final round and have just minutes to win the grand prize!
The Tree House Raid at Fort Knocks
MediumThe neighborhood punk has stolen your valuables. Trusted sources have informed you that there is a one-hour window where you can break into his hideaway and retrieve your goods. Can you brave the heights, unlock the secrets, and recover your possessions in time? Watch out for his trusty dog, Fido!
Ghost In The Graveyard
MediumCan you uncover the secrets and save the graveyard from its own demise?
Pros
- Named #3 best escape room in America by USA Today 2025
- Perfect 5.0 rating across all review platforms
- Obsessive attention to detail in every room
Cons
- Forest Park location requires a drive or CTA ride from downtown
- Only five rooms available
- Popularity means limited weekend availability
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