McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
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20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1569 m / 5148 ft
straight-line distance
81 places
within a 5-min walk
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 376 North Michigan Avenue, about 1569 m (20 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.
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 21 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 (1569 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1569 m on foot (20 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Lake (Red) (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 21 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 Hotel Parking, about 3 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
| Chicago Theatre | 393 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 457 m | 6 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 655 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 994 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1342 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1380 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1416 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1492 m | 19 min walk |
| Union Station | 1692 m | 21 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 19 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 44 hotels: London House Chicago, Club Quarters Hotel, Wacker at Michigan, The River Hotel, The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown (+40 more)
- 5 restaurants: Morton's The Steakhouse, Shaw’s Crab House, Legal Sea Foods, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse (+1 more)
- 2 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 6 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Jojo's Shake Bar (+2 more)
- 2 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Chicago Theatre
- 5 health & wellness: Relationship Reality 312, Medrina, Ulta Beauty, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty (+1 more)
- 2 parking: Hotel Parking, 60 East Lake Self Park
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: WeWork, SPACE by doejo
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 McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
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Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue → Chicago Architecture Center → Wendella Tours - Dock 3 — 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 McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum is about 1569 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum? +
The closest 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about 390 m away — a 5-minute walk.
How long should I plan for McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum? +
Most visitors combine McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 18 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue
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Chicago Architecture Center
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20 min from 311 S Wacker
Wendella Tours - Dock 3
Downtown Chicago
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Wendella Tours - Dock 4
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19 min from 311 S Wacker
Shoreline Sightseeing
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22 min from 311 S Wacker
Museum of Ice Cream
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23 min from 311 S Wacker
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Relationship Reality 312
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London House Chicago
85 East Wacker Drive
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Club Quarters Hotel, Wacker at Michigan
75 East Wacker Drive
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The River Hotel
75 East Wacker Drive
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Walgreens
410 North Michigan Avenue
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The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown
71 East Wacker Drive
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