Wendella Tours - Dock 4
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1547 m / 5075 ft
straight-line distance
92 places
within a 5-min walk
Wendella Tours - Dock 4 is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1547 m (19 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.
Wendella Tours - Dock 4 sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-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 (1547 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to Wendella Tours - Dock 4
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1547 m on foot (19 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 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 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 Riverwalk | 377 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 390 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 727 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1055 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1340 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1389 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1470 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1574 m | 20 min walk |
| Union Station | 1647 m | 21 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Wendella Tours - Dock 4
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 5 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 18 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Wendella Tours - Dock 4
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 51 hotels: Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, London House Chicago, The Langham, Chicago, The River Hotel (+47 more)
- 7 restaurants: Shaw’s Crab House, Morton's The Steakhouse, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Legal Sea Foods (+3 more)
- 2 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 6 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, Bar Louie, O'Callaghan's (+2 more)
- 3 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Chicago Theatre, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
- 4 health & wellness: Relationship Reality 312, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Medrina
- 2 parking: Hotel Parking, 60 East Lake Self Park
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: WeWork, SPACE by doejo
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Wendella Tours - Dock 4
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Check RatesBuild a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Wendella Tours - Dock 4 with Wendella Tours - Dock 3 → Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue → McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum — 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 Wendella Tours - Dock 4 from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Wendella Tours - Dock 4 is about 1547 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Wendella Tours - Dock 4? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 347 m away — a 4-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Wendella Tours - Dock 4? +
Most visitors combine Wendella Tours - Dock 4 with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 17 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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Other Places Near Wendella Tours - Dock 4
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
401 North Wabash Avenue
19 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
London House Chicago
85 East Wacker Drive
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Walgreens
410 North Michigan Avenue
21 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
The Langham, Chicago
330 North Wabash Avenue
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The River Hotel
75 East Wacker Drive
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Shaw’s Crab House
21 East Hubbard Street
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