Artopolis
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
909 m / 2982 ft
straight-line distance
33 places
within a 5-min walk
Artopolis is a cafe / coffee shop at 306 South Halsted Street, about 909 m (11 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — a handy stop for espresso, coffee meetings, or a quiet break near the Willis Tower and the Loop's office towers.
Artopolis sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 8 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Chicago's Greek food tradition centers on nearby Greektown, where flaming saganaki was famously popularized — opa!
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (909 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Artopolis
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 909 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); 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 8 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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 7 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 | 602 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 965 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1245 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1808 m | 23 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1882 m | 24 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1978 m | 25 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2077 m | 26 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2372 m | 30 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3578 m | 45 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Artopolis
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Clean As A Whistle Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Artopolis
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 14 hotels: Chicago Parthenon Hostel, Sonder Greektown, W Loop 2BR w Gym Pool in heart of Greektown CHI-561, W Loop 1BR w Gym Pool in heart of Greektown CHI-530 (+10 more)
- 9 restaurants: Meli Cafe, 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Xi'an Cuisine, Athena Greek Restaurant (+5 more)
- 1 attractions: National Hellenic Museum
- 1 health & wellness: Midwest Express Clinic
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 3 dry cleaners: Clean As A Whistle Cleaners, Capitol Cleaners, Monroe Cleaners
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop
Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Artopolis
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Artopolis pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with National Hellenic Museum (1 min away). Then continue with Stelios Bottles & Bites (7 min away). All three have full detail pages in this directory with maps and walking times.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Loop coffee culture runs on office hours: expect the longest lines 8–9:30am on weekdays and easy seating after 2pm. Many downtown cafes close by late afternoon and keep shorter weekend hours, so check before making a special trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Artopolis from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Artopolis is about 909 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Artopolis? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 294 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Artopolis? +
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.
More Cafes & Coffee Shops Nearby
Stan's Donuts & Coffee
40 South Halsted Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
940 West Harrison Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Sawada Coffee
112 North Green Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
500 West Jackson Boulevard
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Peet's Coffee
222 South Riverside Plaza
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Corner Bakery
444 West Jackson Boulevard
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Artopolis
Chicago Parthenon Hostel
310 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Sonder Greektown
314 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Meli Cafe
301 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
9 Muses Bar & Grill
315 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Xi'an Cuisine
769 West Jackson Boulevard
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
National Hellenic Museum
333 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions