City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
16 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1245 m / 4085 ft
straight-line distance
88 places
within a 5-min walk
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk is a bar at 11 West Riverwalk South, about 1245 m (16 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.
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1245 m · ~16 min walk).
Getting to City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1245 m on foot (16 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Lake (Red) (Red line); 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 17 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 Theater District Self Park, about 2 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 | 111 m | 1 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 196 m | 2 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 662 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 929 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1062 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1084 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1334 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1495 m | 19 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1748 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Theater District Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 8 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 36 hotels: Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, The Wit Hotel, The Westin Chicago River North, Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection (+32 more)
- 6 restaurants: Legal Sea Foods, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Morton's The Steakhouse, The Dearborn (+2 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 10 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, Monument With Standing Beast, Wendella Tours - Dock 3 (+6 more)
- 9 entertainment: Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre, Chicago Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center, Gene Siskel Film Center (+5 more)
- 2 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Relationship Reality 312
- 5 parking: Theater District Self Park, Government Center Self Park, Hotel Parking, 60 East Lake Self Park (+1 more)
- 3 banks: Chase, Chase, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 2 corporate services: WeWork, DHL
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 City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (3 min away). Then continue with Legal Sea Foods (1 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (3 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 City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk is about 1245 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 16-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk? +
The closest 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about 164 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 12 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 City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
Chase
238 North State Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
1 West Wacker Drive
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Legal Sea Foods
315 North Dearborn Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
The Wit Hotel
201 North State Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Westin Chicago River North
320 North Dearborn Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
WeWork
330 North Wabash Avenue
18 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services