Bar Louie
21 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1659 m / 5443 ft
straight-line distance
1 places
within a 5-min walk
Bar Louie is a bar at 1325 South Halsted Street, about 1659 m (21 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. A solid choice for after-work drinks, catching a game, or starting a night out in downtown Chicago.
Bar Louie sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 16-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 21 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Hearty American cooking fits the Loop's rhythm — quick lunches for the office crowd, comfort-food dinners before a show.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1659 m · ~21 min walk).
Getting to Bar Louie
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southwest — it's about 1659 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 16-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 Halsted Street Parking Structure, about 8 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 | 1652 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1821 m | 23 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1892 m | 24 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2530 m | 32 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2617 m | 33 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2793 m | 35 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2828 m | 35 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2886 m | 36 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 4364 m | 55 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Bar Louie
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 14 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 8 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 8 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 17 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 18 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Bar Louie
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- 1 corporate services: UIC Dorin Forum
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 Bar Louie
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A visit to Bar Louie pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (10 min away). Then continue with Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen (7 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (14 min away). All three have full detail pages in this directory with maps and walking times.
Good to Know: Local Tips
After-work happy hour (roughly 4:30–6:30pm) is the Loop's busiest bar window — arrive by 5pm for a table. Illinois bars card everyone who looks under 40, so carry ID, and note that many Loop taverns close earlier on Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bar Louie from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Bar Louie is about 1659 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 21-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Bar Louie? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 1245 m away — a 16-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Bar Louie? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 0 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
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Naf Naf Grill
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Halsted Street Parking Structure
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