Attractions & Tourism the Chicago Loop

Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)

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14 min walk

from 311 S Wacker

4 min bike

via downtown streets

1096 m / 3596 ft

straight-line distance

41 places

within a 5-min walk

Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1096 m (14 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It pairs well with a visit to the Willis Tower Skydeck, the Chicago Riverwalk and the rest of the Loop's sights.

Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.

Map & Location

Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1096 m · ~14 min walk).

Getting to Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head east — it's about 1096 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-minute walk. A Ventra card or contactless bank card works on all CTA trains and buses.

From Union Station (Metra / Amtrak)

Exit toward Jackson Boulevard and walk 18 minutes; taxis and rideshare pickups are on Canal Street.

From the Airports

O'Hare: CTA Blue line to the Loop (~45 min) or 30–60 min by car. Midway: CTA Orange line to the Loop (~25 min) or about 20–30 min by car.

If You're Driving

The nearest public garage in this directory is Auditorium Parking, about 2 min away on foot — reserve ahead through a parking app for the best rate, or see the 311 S Wacker parking guide.

Walking Times to Chicago Landmarks

Buckingham Fountain	382 m	5 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	457 m	6 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	785 m	10 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	802 m	10 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1096 m	14 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1170 m	15 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1430 m	18 min walk
Union Station	1438 m	18 min walk
Navy Pier	2185 m	27 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	4 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	4 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	7 min walk
Nearest public garage	Auditorium Parking	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	5 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	6 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)

Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.

16 hotels: Congress Plaza Hotel, Travelodge Chicago, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2 (+12 more)
3 restaurants: Wingstop, Panda Express, Dunkin'
1 cafes: Starbucks
1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
5 entertainment: Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre, Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends (+1 more)
2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
3 parking: Auditorium Parking, Grant Park South Garage, Hilton Parking
2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
1 print shops: FedEx Office
1 corporate services: Spaces

The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop

The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.

Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)

The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.

Congress Plaza Hotel

★ 7.1/10 · 4828 reviews · 1 min walk from here

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Travelodge By Wyndham Downtown Chicago

★ 7.3/10 · 2842 reviews · 2 min walk from here

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Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 4

★ 9/10 · 1 reviews · 3 min walk from here

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Build a Mini-Itinerary

Make a half-day of it: combine Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) with Magdalene → Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) → Hector Guimard Metro entrance — all within walking distance of each other and of 311 South Wacker. Check each page for exact walking times between stops.

Good to Know: Local Tips

Chicago's big sights are busiest 11am–3pm and on summer weekends; first-hour-of-opening visits routinely halve your queue time. If you're hitting several attractions, look into the city's multi-attraction passes, and keep an eye on free-day calendars for Illinois residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) is about 1096 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)? +

The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 387 m away — a 5-minute walk.

How long should I plan for Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)? +

Most visitors combine Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 14 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.

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