National Hellenic Museum
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11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
863 m / 2831 ft
straight-line distance
38 places
within a 5-min walk
National Hellenic Museum is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 333 South Halsted Street, about 863 m (11 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.
National Hellenic Museum sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 7 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Learn more: Official National Hellenic Museum site ↗
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (863 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to National Hellenic Museum
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 863 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); 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 7 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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 7 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
| Union Station | 574 m | 7 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 931 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1201 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1814 m | 23 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1875 m | 23 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1940 m | 24 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2052 m | 26 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2320 m | 29 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3567 m | 45 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near National Hellenic Museum
| Nearest coffee | Artopolis | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of National Hellenic Museum
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 18 hotels: W Loop 2BR w Gym Pool in heart of Greektown CHI-561, W Loop 1BR w Gym Pool in heart of Greektown CHI-530, W Loop 1BR w Gym Pool in heart of Greektown CHI-535, Sonder Greektown (+14 more)
- 10 restaurants: 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Meli Cafe, Xi'an Cuisine, Giordano's Pizzeria (+6 more)
- 3 cafes: Artopolis, Starbucks, Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 health & wellness: Midwest Express Clinic
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 3 dry cleaners: Capitol Cleaners, Clean As A Whistle Cleaners, Monroe Cleaners
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop
Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near National Hellenic Museum
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Check RatesBuild a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine National Hellenic Museum with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum → Batcolumn → Kavi Gupta Gallery — 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 National Hellenic Museum from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
National Hellenic Museum is about 863 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to National Hellenic Museum? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 283 m away — a 4-minute walk.
How long should I plan for National Hellenic Museum? +
Most visitors combine National Hellenic Museum with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 12 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker
Batcolumn
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Kavi Gupta Gallery
835 West Washington Boulevard
15 min from 311 S Wacker
WNDR Museum
1130 West Monroe Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker
The Ledge
Downtown Chicago
2 min from 311 S Wacker
SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker
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9 Muses Bar & Grill
315 South Halsted Street
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W Loop 1BR W Gym Pool in Heart of Greektown CHI-530
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W Loop 1BR W Gym Pool in Heart of Greektown CHI-535
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Sonder Greektown
314 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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310 South Halsted Street
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