Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
3 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
249 m / 817 ft
straight-line distance
57 places
within a 5-min walk
Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge is a bar at 225 South Canal Street, about 249 m (3 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.
Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 1 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 (249 m · ~3 min walk).
Getting to Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 249 m on foot (3 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 1 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 Tower Self Park, 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
| Union Station | 108 m | 1 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 258 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 553 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1228 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1235 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1272 m | 16 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1377 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1695 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2909 m | 36 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Tower Self Park | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 8 hotels: LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 1 BR (+4 more)
- 21 restaurants: Chick-fil-A, Jamba, Dunkin', Just Salads (+17 more)
- 4 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks
- 3 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory
- 2 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), One Medical
- 3 parking: Tower Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Traders Self Park
- 7 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Fifth Third Bank (+3 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners, Capitol Cleaners
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 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 Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Ledge (3 min away). Then continue with Chick-fil-A (1 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (1 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 Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge is about 249 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 3-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 379 m away — a 5-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 25 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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Other Places Near Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
Starbucks
500 West Jackson Boulevard
3 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Chick-fil-A
225 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Peet's Coffee
222 South Riverside Plaza
3 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Jamba
225 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Dunkin'
210 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fifth Third Bank
Downtown Chicago
3 min from 311 S Wacker Banks