Where Hollywood Magic Happened - And What's There Now
From The Blues Brothers' Dixie Square Mall demolition derby to The Dark Knight's 18-wheeler flip on LaSalle Street, Chicago has been Tinseltown's favorite stand-in for everything from Gotham City to suburban America. Explore 40+ iconic filming locations - some demolished, some you can still visit today.
The climactic car chase ends here with Jake and Elwood crashing through the plaza, destroying everything before reaching the Cook County Assessor's Office.
The legendary indoor mall car chase - the Bluesmobile crashes through JCPenney, slides past shoppers, and destroys everything in sight.
The opening scene where Jake Blues is released from prison, beginning their mission from God.
Ray Charles performs 'Shake a Tail Feather' while the Blues Brothers buy instruments.
The famous bridge jump scene where the Bluesmobile leaps over the rising drawbridge.
Elwood's flophouse apartment where Jake crashes after being released from prison.
Elwood registers the ballpark's address as his home address on his driver's license.
The iconic scene where Cameron stares intensely at Seurat's 'A Sunday on La Grande Jatte' while contemplating his life.
Ferris catches a foul ball during a Cubs game while Principal Rooney searches for him.
Cameron's modernist glass house where his father's precious Ferrari 250 GT is stored - and ultimately destroyed.
The exterior of 'Shermer High School' - Ferris's school that he so memorably skips.
Kevin McCallister's family home where he defends against the Wet Bandits with ingenious booby traps.
The exterior of the church where Kevin talks to Old Man Marley on Christmas Eve.
The interior church scenes where Kevin has his heart-to-heart with the 'scary' neighbor.
The neighbor's house that gets flooded - located right across the street from the McCallister home.
The Joker's 18-wheeler chase through Chicago's underground streets, culminating in the famous truck flip.
Wayne Tower headquarters in the film. The first Batman-Joker confrontation takes place on LaSalle Street with this building as backdrop.
Key scenes in the film's climax were filmed here. Shockwave is blinded by snipers outside.
The Joker's truck flip scene and first confrontation between Batman and Joker.
The climactic confrontation where Kimble finally faces the real villain in the Grand Ballroom.
Harrison Ford runs through the actual St. Patrick's Day parade while Tommy Lee Jones pursues.
The suburban home where Tom Cruise danced in his underwear to 'Old Time Rock and Roll.'
Joel meets Lana in the elegant Palm Court of this iconic Chicago hotel.
Lana waits for her friend at this suburban Metra station.
Rob Gordon's record store where he and his employees rank everything from breakups to songs.
The venue where Barry (Jack Black) finally performs with his band.
The dive bar where Rob tentatively proposes to Laura.
Sam finds the villain Dylan Gould here. Wingsuit jumpers leap from the 92-story roof.
The skyscraper that gets shot in half by the Driller, with our heroes sliding down its tilting floors.
Sentinel Prime sets up the master Control Pillar atop this Art Deco landmark.
The wedding scene where Jake finally acknowledges Sam and picks her up in his Porsche 944.
The party house where Jake Ryan throws his epic bash while his parents are away.
Sam's family home where her 16th birthday is forgotten amid her sister's wedding chaos.