Roanoke Restaurant
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
598 m / 1962 ft
straight-line distance
95 places
within a 5-min walk
Roanoke Restaurant is a bar at 11 South LaSalle Street, about 598 m (7 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.
Roanoke Restaurant sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (598 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Roanoke Restaurant
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 598 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 9 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 Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, about 2 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 Board of Trade | 427 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 446 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 580 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 655 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 734 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 736 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 760 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1277 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2241 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Roanoke Restaurant
| Nearest coffee | Peet's Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 10 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Roanoke Restaurant
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 16 hotels: Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop, The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago (+12 more)
- 28 restaurants: Dunkin', Steadfast at the Gray, Cochon Volant Brasserie, Copper Club (+24 more)
- 11 cafes: Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+7 more)
- 8 attractions: Four Seasons, Miro's Chicago, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Chicago Picasso (+4 more)
- 5 entertainment: Cadillac Palace Theatre, CIBC Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre (+1 more)
- 2 health & wellness: One Medical, First Ascent Block 37
- 6 parking: Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking, The Poetry Garage, Washington Franklin Self Park (+2 more)
- 6 banks: Chase, Bank of America, First Northern Credit Union, Bank of America (+2 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 4 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, 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 Roanoke Restaurant
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Roanoke Restaurant pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Four Seasons (3 min away). Then continue with Dunkin' (1 min away). Then continue with Peet's Coffee (1 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 Roanoke Restaurant from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Roanoke Restaurant is about 598 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Roanoke Restaurant? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 192 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Roanoke Restaurant? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 39 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 Roanoke Restaurant
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
11 South LaSalle Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Dunkin'
103 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Peet's Coffee
10 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop
29 South La Salle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
FedEx Office
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
39 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels