Odyssey Chicago River
22 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1776 m / 5827 ft
straight-line distance
47 places
within a 5-min walk
Odyssey Chicago River is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1776 m (22 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.
Odyssey Chicago River sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 8-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1776 m · ~22 min walk).
Getting to Odyssey Chicago River
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1776 m on foot (22 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 8-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 24 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 5 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 | 608 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 712 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 716 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1058 m | 13 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1121 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1484 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1522 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1630 m | 20 min walk |
| Union Station | 1924 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Odyssey Chicago River
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 21 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Odyssey Chicago River
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 29 hotels: Hyatt Regency Chicago, Sheraton Grand Chicago, The Best View in America, Loews Chicago Downtown (+25 more)
- 1 restaurants: Morton's The Steakhouse
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 bars: Upstairs at Gwen
- 5 health & wellness: Medrina, Relationship Reality 312, Ulta Beauty, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty (+1 more)
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Odyssey Chicago River
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Odyssey Chicago River with Shoreline Sightseeing → Museum of Ice Cream → Chicago Architecture Center — 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 Odyssey Chicago River from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Odyssey Chicago River is about 1776 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Odyssey Chicago River? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 611 m away — a 8-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Odyssey Chicago River? +
Most visitors combine Odyssey Chicago River with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 20 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Shoreline Sightseeing
Downtown Chicago
22 min from 311 S Wacker
Museum of Ice Cream
435 North Michigan Avenue
23 min from 311 S Wacker
Chicago Architecture Center
111 East Wacker Drive
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue
Downtown Chicago
20 min from 311 S Wacker
McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
376 North Michigan Avenue
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Wendella Tours - Dock 3
Downtown Chicago
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Odyssey Chicago River
Medrina
401 North Michigan Avenue
22 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Hyatt Regency Chicago
151 East Wacker Drive
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Sheraton Grand Chicago
301 East North Water Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Best View in America
456 E Wacker Dr
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loews Chicago Downtown
455 North Park Drive
25 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Relationship Reality 312
333 North Michigan Avenue
19 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness