Home Alone (1990) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Family · Directed by Chris Columbus · Starring Macaulay Culkin, Catherine O'Hara
Eight-year-old Kevin McCallister makes the most of the situation after his family unwittingly leaves him behind when they go on Christmas vacation. When thieves try to break into his home, he puts up a fight like no other.
Where was Home Alone filmed?
- Winnetka, Illinois, United States, Winnetka – The McCallister family home exterior where Kevin defends against the burglars. The iconic colonial-style house serving as the main setting for the entire film; the exterior and surrounding neighborhood were the primary filming location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – Opening sequence showing the McCallister family rushing to catch their flight to Paris. Real airport terminal and departure sequences establish the family's vacation plans and set up Kevin being left behind
- Chicago, Illinois, United States, Chicago – Kevin explores Chicago alone and encounters various city locations including shops and restaurants. Downtown Chicago serves as the urban playground where Kevin gains confidence and independence during his solo adventure
- Evanston, Illinois, United States, Evanston – Neighborhood scenes and exterior locations near the McCallister home. The wider North Shore Chicago suburban area provided additional neighborhood exteriors and street scenes for the film