Tattoo Shops in East Chicago, IN
4 studios in and around East Chicago, Indiana — 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.
CathyRuth Piercings
805 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312-3306
East Chicago Ink
4865 Indianapolis Blvd, East Chicago, IN 46312-3432
Evil Ways Tattoos
805 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312-3306
Mulberry Street Tattoo
3826 Main St, East Chicago, IN 46312-2317
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.