Bally's
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24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1897 m / 6224 ft
straight-line distance
56 places
within a 5-min walk
Bally's is an entertainment venue at 600 North Wabash Avenue, about 1897 m (24 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Bally's sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1897 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to Bally's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1897 m on foot (24 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); 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 24 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 Hotel Parking, about 9 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 Riverwalk | 668 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 820 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1182 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1512 m | 19 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1529 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1731 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1736 m | 22 min walk |
| Union Station | 1934 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2024 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Bally's
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 9 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 19 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Bally's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 32 hotels: Freehand Chicago, Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile, ACME Hotel Company, Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown (+28 more)
- 9 restaurants: Pizzeria Due, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's, Eataly (+5 more)
- 2 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Big Shoulders Coffee
- 3 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's
- 2 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, Fort Dearborn Post Office
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Bally's
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 7.8/10 · 462 reviews · 1 min walk from here
Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
For shows and live music downtown, buy ahead — Broadway in Chicago runs and weekend concerts sell out regularly. Rush and day-of lotteries can yield serious discounts if your dates are flexible, and pre-theatre dinner reservations around the district go fast from 5:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bally's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Bally's is about 1897 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Bally's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 178 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Bally's
Pizzeria Due
619 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CVS Pharmacy
25 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Pizzeria Uno
29 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fleming's
25 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Freehand Chicago
17-19 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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25 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels