I tried to get to the site just now and I had a little trouble, no problem last night, maybe its getting too many hits right now. If you really want to get into Chicago shooting locations there is a book called "Hollywood on Lake Michigan" by Arnie Bernstein.

Here's another website:
www.fast-rewind.com.
It has pages on both Ferris Bueller and Blues Brothers (and other '80s movies), including some information on filming locations--although unfortunately not much in the way of the specifics that the posters here are looking for.

80's kid while you are at it you should go to Oak Park to see Frank Lloyd Wrights home/studio. Take a walk around the neighborhood and you will see some fascinating homes as well.

Jill: Somehow I tend to think that someone that is that enamored of the movie "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" is not looking for cultural enrichment.

Oh gag me, Jack.
What an inane comment.
Did you actually think about that comment before you wrote it or did you simply vomit this little pearl of wisdom out of the subsection of your ego which houses your inferiority complex?
I loved Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
I also love the Louvre, the Met, European travel, ancient cartography and evolutionary biology. I have two post grad degrees including a doctorate in the life sciences. Many of the world's greatest minds have historically appreciated simple forms of entertainment. I won't bore you with additional detail.
You obviously wouldn't understand anyway.

Actually, we hope to see a lot of Chicago's interesting architecture as well as its museums, so don't be so quick to judge. We'd also like to learn more about Chicago's place in jazz (we love Louis Armstrong) and blues history if anyone has any good suggestions.

Oh, PUHLEEZE triple d! Simply get over yourself & hurry home to watch The Three Stooges.

Hi 80s Kid (I'm one too!)

We visited Chicago a couple of years ago (from the UK) and LOVED it - You asked about Jazz/Blues music? I can't confess to be an expect in this field but we did (on the advice of our concierge) spend an evening at Famous Dave's - it was a unique experience for me (my partner is more "into" this type of music than me but I did find it entertaining)

Hope you have a great time. You must walk along the shoreline drive too - that was lovely, so was Navy Pier and a boat ride at twilight.

PS - I recognised some of the shots from "Backdraft" and "While you Were Sleeping" - a very photogenic city!