Monroe Cleaners
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1063 m / 3488 ft
straight-line distance
47 places
within a 5-min walk
Monroe Cleaners is a dry cleaner / garment-care service at 841 West Monroe Street, about 1063 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop professionals needing pressing, alterations or same-day cleaning.
Monroe Cleaners sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 7-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 (1063 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Monroe Cleaners
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 1063 m on foot (13 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 7-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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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
| Union Station | 718 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1071 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1376 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1738 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1860 m | 23 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2072 m | 26 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2121 m | 27 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2519 m | 31 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3556 m | 44 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Monroe Cleaners
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Monroe Cleaners
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- 25 hotels: Blueground Greektown bbq gym nr Willis Tower CHI-1255, Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, Chicago Parthenon Hostel, West Loop - City Views With In & Out Parking 2 (+21 more)
- 6 restaurants: Greek Islands, Athena Greek Restaurant, Meli Cafe, Xi'an Cuisine (+2 more)
- 3 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Artopolis, Sawada Coffee
- 2 bars: Stelios Bottles & Bites, Fox Bar
- 2 attractions: Kavi Gupta Gallery, National Hellenic Museum
- 2 health & wellness: Midwest Express Clinic, First Ascent
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 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 Monroe Cleaners
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Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
Loop cleaners cater to the office crowd: drop-off before 9–10am often means same-day or next-morning pickup, and many handle alterations and shirt laundering alongside dry cleaning. Weekend hours are limited, so plan around the work week.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Monroe Cleaners from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Monroe Cleaners is about 1063 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Monroe Cleaners? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 531 m away — a 7-minute walk.
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