Monument With Standing Beast
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12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
920 m / 3018 ft
straight-line distance
86 places
within a 5-min walk
Monument With Standing Beast is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 920 m (12 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.
Monument With Standing Beast sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (920 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to Monument With Standing Beast
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 920 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 13 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 Government Center Self Park, 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
| Chicago Riverwalk | 313 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 330 m | 4 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 694 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 757 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 768 m | 10 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 846 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 1010 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1426 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2028 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Monument With Standing Beast
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Government Center Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Monument With Standing Beast
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 32 hotels: Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, The Marquee at Block 37 (+28 more)
- 13 restaurants: Luke's Lobster City Hall, The Dearborn, Qdoba, Einstein Bros. Bagels (+9 more)
- 7 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks (+3 more)
- 4 bars: Bar Allegro, Monk's Pub, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Roanoke Restaurant
- 8 entertainment: Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center, Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre (+4 more)
- 2 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute
- 9 parking: Government Center Self Park, Theater District Self Park, Lake/Wells Self Park, Standard Parking Garage (+5 more)
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Chase, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 Monument With Standing Beast
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Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Monument With Standing Beast with Chicago Picasso → Chicago Picasso Braille Model → Miro's Chicago — 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 Monument With Standing Beast from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Monument With Standing Beast is about 920 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Monument With Standing Beast? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 121 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Monument With Standing Beast? +
Most visitors combine Monument With Standing Beast with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 9 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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