Tattoo Shops in Ottawa, IL

5 studios in and around Ottawa, Illinois — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

Ottawa has about 18,775 residents, which works out to 27 tattoo shops per 100,000 people. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 estimate.

Audacious Ink Tattoo Studio Walk-ins welcomeCustom design

401 W Madison St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2832

🕒 Tue-Sat 12-8pm, Sun Mon closed or appointment

+18152105439 Website Directions

Dreams & Themes Tattoo Studio

221 W Etna Rd, Ottawa, IL 61350-5613

+18153249348 Directions

Exquisite Aesthetics Permanent Makeup Appointment only

1018 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350-2623

+18159934675 Website Directions

Renegade Ink

226 W Main St, Ottawa, IL 61350

+18159927771 Directions

Wolf's Fine Line Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

2840 Columbus St, Ottawa, IL 61350

🕒 Wed-Sat 12-9pm, Sun-Tue closed

(815) 433-5915 Website Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.

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Good to know about tattoo shops in Ottawa

How many tattoo shops are there in Ottawa?
We list 5 tattoo shops in Ottawa with addresses, and 5 of them with a phone number.

What's the surest way to check hours in Ottawa?
Call ahead — 5 of the 5 tattoo shops here list a number. Hours at independent tattoo shops shift with seasons and staffing, so a phone call beats any listing, including ours.

Which tattoo shops in Ottawa show their opening hours?
2 of the 5 tattoo shops we list in Ottawa publish their hours — the rest are best reached by phone before you go.

Can I get a tattoo in Ottawa without an appointment?
2 of the 5 studios in Ottawa take walk-ins; the others work by appointment.