The film "The Blues Brothers" was filmed in Chicago, Los Angeles, USA.

Filming Locations:

Jackson Park Bridge

In the Movie

Scene where Jake and Elwood make the Nazis protesting in the park jump off the bridge.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The bridge is part of Jackson Park, a 500-acre (2 km²) park located at 6401 South Stony Island Avenue in the Woodlawn neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. It is named after the seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. The park was first developed as the site of the World's Columbian Exposition (Chicago World's Fair) in 1893, a monument to which is the Statue of the Republic today.

Old Joliet Prison

In the Movie

Scene where Jake Blues is released from prison. His brother Elwood picks him up in his "Bluesmobile."

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Joliet Correctional Center (originally known as Illinois State Penitentiary, colloquially called Joliet Prison, Joliet Penitentiary, and Collins Street Prison) was a prison in Joliet, Illinois, USA from 1858 to 2002. In 2018, it was opened for tours.

North LaSalle Street and Lake Street

In the Movie

Scene where Jake and Elwood try to escape from the police. A huge number of police cars crash...

In Reality

Ray's Music Exchange

In the Movie

Scene where Ray demonstrates the quality of his instruments. The band starts playing, and people dance on the street.

In Reality

Pilgrim Baptist Church in South Chicago

In the Movie

Scene where Jake has an epiphany when he attends a service by Reverend Cleophus James.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The church was used only for exterior shots. The interior church scenes were filmed in Los Angeles.

Chicago City Hall

In the Movie

Scene where Jake and Elwood crash their car into the building and watch it fall apart.

In Reality