WNDR Museum
21 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1656 m / 5433 ft
straight-line distance
11 places
within a 5-min walk
WNDR Museum is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 1130 West Monroe Street, about 1656 m (21 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.
WNDR Museum sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 9-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (1656 m · ~21 min walk).
Getting to WNDR Museum
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 1656 m on foot (21 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 9-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 16 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 13 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 | 1317 m | 16 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1676 m | 21 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1978 m | 25 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2287 m | 29 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2437 m | 30 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2679 m | 33 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2721 m | 34 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 3119 m | 39 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 4121 m | 52 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near WNDR Museum
| Nearest coffee | La Colombe Coffee Roasters | 7 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 13 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Morgan Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of WNDR Museum
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 5 hotels: Landing Modern 2BD Gym Rooftop Lounge, Gym Garage Parking Balcony Sleeps 6, Balcony Gym 1 Garage Parking Sleeps 12, The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast (+1 more)
- 1 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- 1 bars: Stelios Bottles & Bites
- 1 health & wellness: First Ascent
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: Morgan Cleaners
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
The Neighborhood: Near West Side
The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near WNDR Museum
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 WNDR Museum with Kavi Gupta Gallery → National Hellenic Museum → Batcolumn — 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 WNDR Museum from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
WNDR Museum is about 1656 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 21-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to WNDR Museum? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 757 m away — a 9-minute walk.
How long should I plan for WNDR Museum? +
Most visitors combine WNDR Museum with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 21 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Kavi Gupta Gallery
835 West Washington Boulevard
15 min from 311 S Wacker
National Hellenic Museum
333 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Batcolumn
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 West Randolph Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Constellation
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near WNDR Museum
Landing Modern 2BD Gym Rooftop Lounge
1222 W Madison St
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Gym Garage Parking Balcony Sleeps 6
West Madison Street 1247
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Balcony Gym 1 Garage Parking Sleeps 12
1247 West Madison Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast
108 North May Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
First Ascent
100 South Morgan Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market
105 North May Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels