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The beloved Christmas comedy about a boy left behind is pure suburban Chicago – built around one red-brick house in Winnetka, Illinois, that has become one of the most famous film homes in the world.
Where was Home Alone filmed?
Home Alone was filmed in the Chicago suburbs – the McCallister house in Winnetka, Illinois, and nearby towns like Wilmette and Oak Park.
Every Home Alone location, explained
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The McCallister house – Winnetka
Kevin’s home is the famous red-brick house at 671 Lincoln Avenue, Winnetka, in the Chicago suburbs.
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The church – Oak Park
The moving church scene used Grace Episcopal Church in Oak Park, Illinois.
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The suburbs
Neighbourhood scenes used Winnetka, Wilmette and Evanston, north of Chicago.
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The airport – O’Hare
The frantic travel scenes used O’Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Planning a visit
The McCallister house in Winnetka is a real (private) home and a beloved film landmark – one of the most recognisable houses in the Chicago suburbs.
Home Alone Fun Facts
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The house is in Winnetka The McCallister home is a real house at 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois.
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Suburban Chicago The whole film was shot in the northern suburbs of Chicago.
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A school-gym set The house interiors were partly built in a nearby school gymnasium.
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A holiday phenomenon It became one of the highest-grossing comedies of all time.
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John Hughes wrote it The film came from Chicago’s own John Hughes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Home Alone filmed?
In the Chicago suburbs – the McCallister house in Winnetka, plus Wilmette and Oak Park.
Where is the Home Alone house?
At 671 Lincoln Avenue in Winnetka, Illinois.
Can you visit the house?
It’s a private home, but the exterior is a famous, visible landmark.
