New Line Tavern
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1013 m / 3323 ft
straight-line distance
39 places
within a 5-min walk
New Line Tavern is a bar at 201 North Clinton Street, about 1013 m (13 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.
New Line Tavern sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 10 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 (1013 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to New Line Tavern
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 1013 m on foot (13 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 1-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 10 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 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 | 799 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 888 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 940 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1140 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1145 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1521 m | 19 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1605 m | 20 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2157 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2775 m | 35 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near New Line Tavern
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 7 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of New Line Tavern
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)
- 11 restaurants: Gibsons Italia, Aloha Pokē Co, Sepia, Small Cheval - Riverside (+7 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 2 attractions: Constellation, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 2 health & wellness: Massage Evolved, TRAIN MOMENT
- 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 New Line Tavern
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to New Line Tavern pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Constellation (2 min away). Then continue with Gibsons Italia (2 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (4 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 New Line Tavern from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
New Line Tavern is about 1013 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to New Line Tavern? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 31 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of New Line Tavern? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 14 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 New Line Tavern
Gibsons Italia
233 North Canal Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Shiny Cleaners
200 North Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Constellation
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Aloha Pokē Co
131 North Clinton Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
The UPS Store
623 West Lake Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 West Randolph Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions