Kumiko
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1130 m / 3707 ft
straight-line distance
35 places
within a 5-min walk
Kumiko is a bar at 630 West Lake Street, about 1130 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.
Kumiko 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 11 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 (1130 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Kumiko
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 1130 m on foot (14 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 11 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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 6 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 | 857 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1029 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1178 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1312 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1381 m | 17 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1757 m | 22 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1826 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2368 m | 30 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3010 m | 38 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Kumiko
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 5 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 9 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Kumiko
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 10 hotels: 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, W Loop Studio w Deck Pool Gym 3 blocks to L CHI-643 (+6 more)
- 6 restaurants: Oriole, Sepia, Bonyeon, Aloha Pokē Co (+2 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 1 attractions: Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 3 health & wellness: TRAIN MOMENT, Massage Evolved, Family Planning Associates
- 2 banks: Chase, Bank of America
- 2 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners, Kinzie 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 Kumiko
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.9/10 · 487 reviews · 3 min walk from here
Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Kumiko pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Museum of Broadcast Communications (5 min away). Then continue with Oriole (1 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (5 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 Kumiko from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Kumiko is about 1130 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Kumiko? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 256 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Kumiko? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 7 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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Jefferson Tap & Grille
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15 min from 311 S Wacker
New Line Tavern
201 North Clinton Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Esco
738 West Couch Place
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Haymarket Pub & Brewery
737 West Randolph Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Kumiko
The UPS Store
623 West Lake Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
TRAIN MOMENT
167 North Desplaines Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Oriole
661 West Walnut Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Shiny Cleaners
200 North Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
W Loop 2BR W Pool Gym Lounge Nr L CHI-748
165 N Des Plaines St
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
W Loop 1BR W Deck Pool Gym 3 Blocks to L CHI-645
165 N Des Plaines St
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels