Kitty O’Shea’s
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1158 m / 3799 ft
straight-line distance
76 places
within a 5-min walk
Kitty O’Shea’s is a bar at 720 South Michigan Avenue, about 1158 m (14 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.
Kitty O’Shea’s sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 19 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 (1158 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Kitty O’Shea’s
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1158 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 19 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 Impark, 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 620 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 838 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 922 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1185 m | 15 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1213 m | 15 min walk |
| Union Station | 1504 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1523 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1765 m | 22 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2549 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Kitty O’Shea’s
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 11 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Impark | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Kitty O’Shea’s
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 54 hotels: Le Méridien Essex, Sentral Michigan Avenue, Chicago Hilton & Towers, Downtown Park - Mich Ave PH gym plus rooftop #11 (+50 more)
- 2 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Wingstop
- 3 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Magdalene
- 4 entertainment: Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends, Getz Theater, Jazz Showcase
- 5 health & wellness: Paradise Unisex Spa, Chicago Fit Results, Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness (+1 more)
- 5 parking: Impark, Hilton Parking, SP+, Plymouth Court Garage (+1 more)
- 1 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Kitty O’Shea’s
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Kitty O’Shea’s pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Museum of Contemporary Photography (3 min away). Then continue with Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (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 Kitty O’Shea’s from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Kitty O’Shea’s is about 1158 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Kitty O’Shea’s? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 342 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Kitty O’Shea’s? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 2 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 Kitty O’Shea’s
FedEx Office
720 South Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Le Méridien Essex
800 South Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Sentral Michigan Avenue
808 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Chicago Hilton & Towers
720 South Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Impark
801 South Wabash Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Downtown Park - Mich Ave PH Gym Plus Rooftop #11
820 South Michigan Avenue 1211
16 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels