The Blues Brothers (1980) – Filming Locations
Music / Comedy / Crime · Directed by John Landis · Starring John Belushi, Aretha Franklin
Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.
Where was The Blues Brothers filmed?
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – The famous car chase sequence through Chicago's downtown, featuring the Bluesmobile crashing through multiple city blocks. The iconic downtown plaza and surrounding streets were the primary location for the film's signature high-speed automobile chase sequence, which became one of cinema's most famous car stunts
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – Extended sequence of the Bluesmobile driving on and under the elevated train tracks through the city. The distinctive Chicago elevated railway served as a memorable setting for the extended car chase, showcasing one of the city's most iconic architectural features
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – Jake Blues is released from the jail at the opening of the film. The actual Cook County Jail served as the setting for Jake Blues' release, establishing the film's Chicago setting and launching the main narrative
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – The final concert and performance sequence at the venue. The Chicago theater district location provided the setting for the climactic Blues Brothers performance
- Joliet, Illinois, United States, Joliet – Jake Blues' opening sequences at the prison where he is released. The actual Joliet Prison was used for filming Jake's release scene, contributing to the film's authentic Illinois setting
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – Various rural highway sequences and chase scenes through the Illinois countryside. The rural areas surrounding Chicago provided contrast to the urban chase sequences and were used for highway scenes throughout the film