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Sep 16, 2013 · A complete map of local Hollywood exploits might call upon a thousand random houses,... Here now are 25 of the most utilized and most recognizable filming locations within the city of Chicago.
- The Dark Knight. Christopher Nolan transformed Chicago into Gotham City for his 2008 blockbuster. Wayne Enterprises was actually the former IBM building at 330 N. Wabash Ave.
- Transformers: Dark of the Moon. In the third installment of this blockbuster franchise, downtown Chicago gets destroyed in a battle between Autobots and Decepticons.
- The Fugitive. Wrongfully convicted of murder, Dr. Richard Kimble shakes U.S. Marshalls by running around downtown Chicago (and happening by some of its most iconic sights).
- Home Alone. Who needs a security system when you have a clever 9-year-old? Kevin McCallister sabotaged a home invasion with a couple of paint cans and the help of his misunderstood neighbor.
- The Younger’s new house in ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ - Location: 4930 W Hirsch St. While this house fits snugly in its neighborhood of Austin, Chicago, its iconic use in the film “A Raisin in the Sun” elevates its status from quaint home to racial status symbol.
- Green Mill Cocktail Lounge from ‘Thief’ - Location: 4802 N Broadway. “Thief” is a critically acclaimed gritty neo-noir following one man’s safecracking life of crime, so it makes sense that the gritty bar it filmed in lands on this list.
- The chase scene tunnel from ‘The Dark Knight’ - Location: Lower Wacker Drive. It’s understood that the fictional city of Gotham from the extensive “Batman” universe is a tribute to New York City - however, that didn’t stop director Christopher Nolan from finding inspiration for his Gotham in Chicago.
- The bridge from the bridge jump in ‘The Blues Brothers’ - Location: 95th St Bridge. John Landis’s musical comedy “The Blues Brothers” is #8 in Forbes’ list of films that destroyed the most cars, coming in at a whopping 104 cars wrecked during production (60 of which were cop cars).
- The Dark Knight
- The Blues Brothers
- Transformers: Dark of The Moon
- The Fugitive
- Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
- High Fidelity
- Home Alone
- The Color of Money
- The Untouchables
- Public Enemies
Director Christopher Nolan transformed Chicago into Gotham City for “The Dark Knight.” The former IBM building at 330 N. Wabash Ave. served as the headquarters for Wayne Enterprises. The chase scenes were shot in the downtown area on Lower Wacker Drive. Scene from “The Dark Knight” Scene from “The Dark Knight” Image via hotels.com The bank robbery ...
“The Blues Brothers” features several iconic Chicago locations. One of them is Ray’s Music Exchange and the E. 95th St. Bridge. Image via hotels.com Scene from “The Blues Brothers” Image via Chicago Tribune When Jake and Elwood met Ray Charles in the film, they were at Shelly’s Loan and Jewelry Company at 300 E. 47th St. on Chicago’s South Side. Sc...
Downtown Chicago is the setting for a battle between the Decepticons and Autobots. Image via hotels.com This city is prominently featured in “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” including shots of Trump International Hotel & Tower. Image via Chicago Tribune
Protagonist Richard Kimble’s home is in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. The main character in “The Fugitive” ultimately goes on the run through downtown Chicago, where he passes several landmarks, like the Picasso statue in Daley Plaza and the Chicago Hilton Hotel: Image via hotels.com Scene from “The Fugitive” Image via Chicago Tribune Cook County ...
You can see plenty of the Chicago skyline in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” Image via theculturetrip.com Sites include the Art Institute of Chicago and the Skydeck Chicago Ledge at Willis Tower. Image via hotels.com Characters also visit the Chicago Boardof Trade. Image via Chicago Tribune Ferris’s best friend Cameron’s house is at 370 Beech St. in Hi...
In “High Fidelity,” Rob Gordon goes on a journey and visits many sites in uptown Chicago, including Roscoe Village, the Green Mill located uptown, and Music Box Theatre in Lakeview. The theaterstill hosts a range of events. Scene from “High Fidelity” Scene from “High Fidelity” Scene from “High Fidelity” Image via Chicago Tribune
The McCallister home prominently featured in “Home Alone” is in Winnetka, a suburb of Chicago. Image via Chicago Tribune The family also runs through Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Image via hotels.com
In “The Color of Money,” the main character runs Chicago pool halls with his star student, and Chris’s Billiards is visible in the background. A tournament also took place in a ballroom at Navy Pier. Scene from “The Color of Money”
Chicago is the setting of “The Untouchables,” featuring scenes at Union Station in the Loop, the Chicago Board of Trade, the Rookery Building, the Auditorium Theatre at Roosevelt University, the Blackstone Hotel, and the Michigan Avenue Bridge. Scene from “The Untouchables” Image via Chicago Tribune
One key Chicago landmark featured in “Public Enemies” is the Biograph Theater in Lincoln Park. Image via Chicago Tribune The theater is the actual site of the death of John Dillinger, the notorious gangster played by Johnny Depp in the film. Image via theculturetrip.com Scene from “Public Enemies”
Here’s our list of films made, wholly or partly, in Chicago. Click on the film title for its full entry. You’ll find details of the film's locations, how they appear on screen and whether you can see / visit them today. There are also travel details, background info, trivia and of course photographs of what you can expect to find.
The Untouchables location: Capone's ‘Lexington Hotel’: Chicago Theater, 175 North State Street, Chicago. The first view of the ‘Lexington’, with the newspaper being delivered to Capone (Robert de Niro) in bed, is the upper foyer of the Chicago Theater, 175 North State Street at East Lake Street.
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Start your road trip with a guided tour through some of Chicago’s most iconic film locations by Chicago Film Tours. Notable stops include the Willis Tower, the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, which has been featured in box-office hits like The Dark Knight, Divergent, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Rampage.
