UIC Dorin Forum
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18 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1426 m / 4678 ft
straight-line distance
3 places
within a 5-min walk
UIC Dorin Forum is a business-services location at 725 West Roosevelt Road, about 1426 m (18 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.
UIC Dorin Forum sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 13-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1426 m · ~18 min walk).
Getting to UIC Dorin Forum
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southwest — it's about 1426 m on foot (18 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 13-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 18 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 Halsted Street Parking Structure, about 5 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 | 1411 m | 18 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1587 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1670 m | 21 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2329 m | 29 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2451 m | 31 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2580 m | 32 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2599 m | 32 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2650 m | 33 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 4155 m | 52 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near UIC Dorin Forum
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 12 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 15 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of UIC Dorin Forum
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- 1 restaurants: Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen
- 1 bars: Bar Louie
- 1 health & wellness: CorePower Yoga
The Neighborhood: Near West Side
The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near UIC Dorin Forum
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 10/10 · 1 reviews · 12 min walk from here
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★ 10/10 · 1 reviews · 12 min walk from here
Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
The blocks around Wacker Drive are dense with coworking floors, meeting rooms and business services — most coworking operators here sell day passes and hourly conference rooms, handy if you need a professional space between meetings at 311 South Wacker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is UIC Dorin Forum from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
UIC Dorin Forum is about 1426 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to UIC Dorin Forum? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 1040 m away — a 13-minute walk.
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Other Places Near UIC Dorin Forum
Bar Louie
1325 South Halsted Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen
1141 South Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CorePower Yoga
555 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Halsted Street Parking Structure
801 South Halsted Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Naf Naf Grill
1248 South Canal Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Chase
1130 South Canal Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Banks