First Northern Credit Union
5 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
424 m / 1391 ft
straight-line distance
82 places
within a 5-min walk
First Northern Credit Union is a bank branch at 230 West Monroe Street, about 424 m (5 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive, in Chicago's financial district near the Board of Trade and Federal Reserve.
First Northern Credit Union sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 6 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 (424 m · ~5 min walk).
Getting to First Northern Credit Union
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 424 m on foot (5 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, 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 6 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 The Poetry Garage, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 257 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 411 m | 5 min walk |
| Union Station | 520 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 800 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 812 m | 10 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 943 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 979 m | 12 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1451 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2480 m | 31 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near First Northern Credit Union
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | The Poetry Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 8 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of First Northern Credit Union
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- 14 hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop (+10 more)
- 27 restaurants: Chipotle, Noodles & Company, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' (+23 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 4 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant, South Branch, Bar Allegro
- 5 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory, Money Museum (+1 more)
- 2 entertainment: Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: The Poetry Garage, Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Tower Self Park (+2 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 4 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 First Northern Credit Union
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Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
Loop bank branches generally keep weekday hours of roughly 9am–5pm, with limited or no weekend service — but ATMs in the area are plentiful and most banks' apps handle deposits. The Financial District's density means a competitor's branch is rarely more than two blocks away.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is First Northern Credit Union from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
First Northern Credit Union is about 424 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to First Northern Credit Union? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 195 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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Other Places Near First Northern Credit Union
Chipotle
230 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
One Medical
230 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Noodles & Company
Downtown Chicago
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Poetry Garage
201-223 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Jimmy John's
201 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants