Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
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13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1043 m / 3422 ft
straight-line distance
54 places
within a 5-min walk
Hector Guimard Metro entrance is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1043 m (13 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.
Hector Guimard Metro entrance sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1043 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 1043 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 17 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 Grant Park South Garage, about 1 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 295 m | 4 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 432 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 642 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 714 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1006 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1020 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1269 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1375 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2074 m | 26 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park South Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
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- 15 hotels: Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 3, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 4 (+11 more)
- 8 restaurants: Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Russian Tea Time, Dunkin', Dunkin' (+4 more)
- 2 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks
- 1 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 5 entertainment: Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre, Symphony Center, James C. Petrillo Music Shell (+1 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 3 parking: Grant Park South Garage, Auditorium Parking, Adams-Wabash Self Park
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 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 Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
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Make a half-day of it: combine Hector Guimard Metro entrance with Sir Georg Solti Bust → Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) → Magdalene — 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 Hector Guimard Metro entrance from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Hector Guimard Metro entrance is about 1043 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Hector Guimard Metro entrance? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 315 m away — a 4-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Hector Guimard Metro entrance? +
Most visitors combine Hector Guimard Metro entrance with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 13 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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