Jefferson Tap & Grille
15 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1235 m / 4052 ft
straight-line distance
24 places
within a 5-min walk
Jefferson Tap & Grille is a bar at 325 North Jefferson Street, about 1235 m (15 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.
Jefferson Tap & Grille sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (1235 m · ~15 min walk).
Getting to Jefferson Tap & Grille
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 1235 m on foot (15 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 13 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 Franklin-Lake Self Park, 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 | 1005 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1040 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1112 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1275 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1366 m | 17 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1685 m | 21 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1797 m | 22 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2358 m | 29 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2851 m | 36 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Jefferson Tap & Grille
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 7 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Jefferson Tap & Grille
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 9 hotels: Luxury Fulton Market Condo - Prime Location, W Loop 2BR w pool gym lounge nr L CHI-748, W Loop 1BR w Deck Pool Gym 3 blocks to L CHI-645, W Loop Studio w Deck Pool Gym 3 blocks to L CHI-644 (+5 more)
- 4 restaurants: Gibsons Italia, Oriole, Sepia, Aloha Pokē Co
- 1 attractions: Constellation
- 2 health & wellness: TRAIN MOMENT, Massage Evolved
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 dry cleaners: Kinzie Cleaners, Shiny Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Jefferson Tap & Grille
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.6/10 · 28 reviews · 5 min walk from here
Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Jefferson Tap & Grille pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Constellation (4 min away). Then continue with Gibsons Italia (3 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (6 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 Jefferson Tap & Grille from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Jefferson Tap & Grille is about 1235 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 15-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Jefferson Tap & Grille? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 254 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Jefferson Tap & Grille? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 4 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 Jefferson Tap & Grille
Kinzie Cleaners
327 North Desplaines Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Shiny Cleaners
200 North Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Chase
330 North Desplaines Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Luxury Fulton Market Condo - Prime Location
660 West Wayman Street Apt 307
17 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The UPS Store
623 West Lake Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Gibsons Italia
233 North Canal Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants