The Row Tavern
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1041 m / 3415 ft
straight-line distance
104 places
within a 5-min walk
The Row Tavern is a bar at 17 North Wabash Avenue, about 1041 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.
The Row Tavern sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (1041 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to The Row Tavern
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1041 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (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 16 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 Grant Park North Garage, 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 223 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 351 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 387 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 626 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 748 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 920 m | 12 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 961 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1264 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1760 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Row Tavern
| Nearest coffee | Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | U.S. Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park North Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 11 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Row Tavern
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 29 hotels: LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Studio, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago 1 BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago 2BR (+25 more)
- 15 restaurants: Garrett Popcorn Shops, Naf Naf Grill, Atwood, The Gage (+11 more)
- 11 cafes: Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Intelligentsia Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks (+7 more)
- 16 attractions: Museum of Illusions, Cow, We Will Chicago, Cloud Gate (+12 more)
- 10 entertainment: Chicago Cultural Center, AMC Dine-In Block 37, CIBC Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center (+6 more)
- 3 health & wellness: Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute, First Ascent Block 37
- 6 parking: Grant Park North Garage, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Millennium Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park (+2 more)
- 5 banks: U.S. Bank, Chase, Bank of America, Chase (+1 more)
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
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 The Row Tavern
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A visit to The Row Tavern pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Museum of Illusions (1 min away). Then continue with Garrett Popcorn Shops (2 min away). Then continue with Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea (2 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 The Row Tavern from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Row Tavern is about 1041 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Row Tavern? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about 257 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of The Row Tavern? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 26 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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City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
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10 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near The Row Tavern
U.S. Bank
25 East Washington Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Strobel Dentistry
25 East Washington Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Kraff Eye Institute
25 East Washington Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Museum of Illusions
25 East Washington Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Walgreens
30 North Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR
19 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels