Celeste
18 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1437 m / 4715 ft
straight-line distance
76 places
within a 5-min walk
Celeste is an entertainment venue at 111 West Hubbard Street, about 1437 m (18 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Celeste sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 3-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 (1437 m · ~18 min walk).
Getting to Celeste
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1437 m on foot (18 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines); 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 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 210 N Wells Self Park, 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
| Chicago Riverwalk | 304 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 589 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1053 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1269 m | 16 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1317 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1332 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1434 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1886 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1919 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Celeste
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Celeste
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 44 hotels: SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North, Hyatt Place Chicago / River North, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North (+40 more)
- 10 restaurants: Frontera Grill, Freshii, Maggiano's Little Italy, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (+6 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 10 bars: The Boss Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge, The Baton Show Lounge, Enolo Wine Cafe (+6 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 4 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, WeWork, SPACE by doejo
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 Celeste
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.6/10 · 651 reviews · 2 min walk from here
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★ 8.9/10 · 1257 reviews · 2 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 Celeste from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Celeste is about 1437 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Celeste? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 241 m away — a 3-minute walk.
More Happening Places & Entertainment Nearby
Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
11 East Hubbard Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
190 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Sound Bar
226 West Ontario Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker
Bally's
600 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker
Goodman Theatre Center
170 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Celeste
The Boss Bar
420 North Clark Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
La Mez Agave Lounge
108 West Kinzie Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
The Baton Show Lounge
436 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Enolo Wine Cafe
450 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Chase
401 North Clark Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
CVS Pharmacy
121 West Kinzie Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies