O'Callaghan's
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1509 m / 4951 ft
straight-line distance
72 places
within a 5-min walk
O'Callaghan's is a bar at 29 West Hubbard Street, about 1509 m (19 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.
O'Callaghan's sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-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 (1509 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to O'Callaghan's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1509 m on foot (19 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); 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 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 Hotel Parking, 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
| Chicago Riverwalk | 284 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 500 m | 6 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 938 m | 12 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1232 m | 15 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1343 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1360 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1548 m | 19 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1719 m | 21 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1785 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near O'Callaghan's
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of O'Callaghan's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 35 hotels: Kinzie Hotel, SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North, Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown (+31 more)
- 11 restaurants: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Frontera Grill, Shaw’s Crab House, Legal Sea Foods (+7 more)
- 5 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue (+1 more)
- 3 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Celeste, Bally's
- 2 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 3 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, WeWork, Fort Dearborn Post Office
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near O'Callaghan's
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to O'Callaghan's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (1 min away). Then continue with Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse (1 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 O'Callaghan's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
O'Callaghan's is about 1509 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to O'Callaghan's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 212 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of O'Callaghan's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 11 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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18 min from 311 S Wacker
Enolo Wine Cafe
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19 min from 311 S Wacker
The Baton Show Lounge
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La Mez Agave Lounge
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17 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near O'Callaghan's
Kinzie Hotel
401 North Dearborn Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
410 North Dearborn Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North
410 North Dearborn Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago - Downtown
33 West Illinois Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 West Kinzie Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
360 North State Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions