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How Many of These Movies Filmed in the Chicago Area Have You Seen?

These are the 100 highest-grossing movies ever that were filmed in the Chicago area. Check to see how many you've seen!

It may not be Hollywood, but Chicago is a favored spot for filming movies, from low-budget flicks to summer blockbusters. We've listed the 100 highest-grossing movies filmed in Chicago. Some, such as the Blue Brothers, you probably knew were filmed in Chicago. But there are some movies on the list that might surprise you.

Action movies headline the list, but there are also comedies, horrors, thrillers, romance and dramas, along with one documentary, one biography, one musical and one adventure film.

Check to see if your favorite movie is on the list!

You should know these are movies filmed in Chicago, not necessarily movies that take place in Chicago. Hollywood tends to do that sometimes.

If you're a fan of the horror movies on this list, you might want to check out some real-life hauntings in Illinois...specifically these 10 creepy Illinois roads that you can travel. If you dare.

This article appears on all Patch Chicago sites. The views expressed in this post are those of Reboot Illinois and do not reflect those of Patch or its editors.

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