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Maine North High School

United States  ·  Shermer High, Ferris's school

Ferris Bueller's Day Off filmed at Maine North High School. The same building doubles as the school the title character skips class from in this 1986 comedy. On screen it's Shermer High.

Maine North High School,
Photograph: Brett Clark · Time Out

Where to go

42.0602, -87.8625

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986)
On screen
Shermer High
In real life
Maine North High School
Can you visit?
Exterior only
Time to allow
—
Confidence
Probable

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Maine North High School today

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Questions

Where exactly did Ferris Bueller's Day Off film at Maine North High School?
At 42.0602, -87.8625. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Maine North High School?
Exterior only.
What else was filmed near Maine North High School?
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