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Fox in a Box Chicago

by Fox in a Box

47 W Polk St, Ste L5, Chicago, IL 60605

4.4(101)
Hard
Duration

60 minutes

Group Size

2-8 players

Difficulty

Hard

Price

$38/person

Themes

prison, mystery, sci-fi, horror

Features

Chain: Fox in a Box

About This Location

Fox in a Box holds a perfect 5.0 rating across Google, Yelp, and TripAdvisor, making it arguably the highest-rated escape room in the United States. Located in the historic Dearborn Station building in the South Loop, five meticulously designed rooms — including The Bunker, Zodiac, and The Prison — deliver challenging puzzles enhanced by custom technology and atmospheric storytelling. This is the gold standard for escape rooms in Chicago.

Rooms at Fox in a Box Chicago (9)

Le Bunker [Bunker]

Medium
4.5(1)
60 min2-5 playersReal Life Escape Room

Early 80's, the peak of the Cold War... a nuclear launch sequence has been started by an enemy spy. The whole world is about to end. You are a team of special agents sent to stop the launch at any cost. You are our last hope and if you fail, the whole world will end.

Le Laboratoire Zombie [Zombie Lab]

Medium
60 min2-5 playersReal Life Escape Room

A new kind of virus has spread and is turning the population into zombies. Most of the planet is now infected and humanity is at the brink of extinction. Our best hope was a team of Russian scientists who were close to creating a breakthrough cure. But 24 hours ago we lost all contact with the Russian lab. You are a team of scientists who were shipped to Russia to finish the cure. You have only 60 minutes to save yourselves and the whole world before the zombies break down the door to the lab... and eat you.

Tesla's Mystery

Expert
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room

Tesla died in 1943 in the famous New Yorker Hotel's room 3327. After his death you have received a letter from Nikola Tesla himself. In the letter he asks you to come to his room to find his last invention and share it with mankind before the FBI gets to it. When you arrive to the room FBI is already on their way... you have 60 minutes before they get there and arrest you for trespassing.

Zodiac Killer

Hard
4.5(20)
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room

You are captured by a serial killer. Tied up and left in his lair, escape is your only chance. His method of operation is much like one Infamous Zodiac killer had. Has the real Zodiac returned or is this his copycat? You have only 60 minutes to escape, or the next body in a morgue will be yours.

Zombie Lab

Medium
4.0(10)
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room
Spooky

A lethal man-made virus is turning healthy people into bloodthirsty, emotionless zombies. The virus is spread through a single bite. Most of the planet is now infected and humanity is on the brink of extinction. You are a team of scientists who were shipped to Russia to find the cure. You have only 60 minutes to save yourselves and the whole world before the zombies break down the door of the lab and eat you!

Life Sentence

Medium
4.5(24)
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room

You are sentenced to life in a maximum security prison. With all appeal requests denied, your only path to freedom is to escape. A sudden riot provides the perfect opportunity.

Tesla's Mystery

Expert
4.5(22)
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room

Tesla died in 1943 in the famous New Yorker Hotel's room 3327. After his death you have received a letter from Nikola Tesla himself. In the letter he asks you to come to his room to find plans for last invention and share it with mankind before the FBI gets to it. When you arrive to the room FBI is already on their way... you have 60 minutes before they get there and arrest you for trespassing.

Mastermind: A Heist Story

Easy
4.0(14)
60 min2-6 playersReal Life Escape Room
Not scary

You are hired for a high-profile job - to break into the bank vault and get your hands on the precious diamonds. However, you have only one hour to disable all security measures and get to the coveted prize before anyone realizes what is going on.

Pirate Cove

Medium
5.0(10)
60 min2-8 playersReal Life Escape Room
Not scary

Ahoy mateys! Set sail on an epic adventure to uncover Captain William’s hidden treasure! Join the crew, decode the Captain’s clues, and claim your rightful share of the booty.

Pros

  • Perfect 5.0 rating across all major review platforms
  • Historic Dearborn Station location with great atmosphere
  • Custom technology integrated into every puzzle

Cons

  • Max 6 players per room — not ideal for large groups
  • Extremely popular — book 2+ weeks in advance
  • South Loop location is a short walk from the Loop core

Who This Is Best For

CouplesCorporateHorror Fans

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