Monk's Pub
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
911 m / 2989 ft
straight-line distance
62 places
within a 5-min walk
Monk's Pub is a bar at 205 West Lake Street, about 911 m (11 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.
Monk's Pub sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 4-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 (911 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Monk's Pub
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 911 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 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 Lake/Wells Self Park, 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
| Chicago Riverwalk | 416 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 573 m | 7 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 744 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 858 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 903 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 963 m | 12 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1096 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1671 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2241 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Monk's Pub
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Old Second National Bank | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Lake/Wells Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Monk's Pub
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 26 hotels: Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1176, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1179, Blueground The Loop pool AC nr Willis Tower CHI-1175, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis Tower CHI-1205 (+22 more)
- 9 restaurants: Luke's Lobster City Hall, Qdoba, Naf Naf Grill, Einstein Bros. Bagels (+5 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 3 attractions: Monument With Standing Beast, Constellation, Chicago Picasso
- 5 entertainment: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre (+1 more)
- 7 parking: Lake/Wells Self Park, 210 N Wells Self Park, Standard Parking Garage, Franklin-Lake Self Park (+3 more)
- 2 banks: Old Second National Bank, Bank of America
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: 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 Monk's Pub
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Monk's Pub pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Monument With Standing Beast (3 min away). Then continue with Luke's Lobster City Hall (3 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 Monk's Pub from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Monk's Pub is about 911 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Monk's Pub? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 285 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Monk's Pub? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 15 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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