Chicago, IL
Film locations in Chicago
Architecture capital. 30% IL tax credit.
Architecture capital of America. Chicago's lofts, rooftops, and lakefront estates offer a cinematic scale that competes with any city in the country.
Why film here
- 1Illinois Film Tax Credit: 30% on qualifying Illinois expenditures — among the best in the Midwest.
- 2World-class architecture spanning every era from industrial to ultra-modern.
- 3Strong local crew base and full-service production infrastructure.
What you will find
Rooftop spacesIndustrial loftsLakefront estatesHistoric brownstonesGold Coast mansions
Film incentives
Illinois Film Services Tax Credit: 30% on qualifying Illinois production expenditures. Apply through the Illinois Film Office.