Gene Siskel Film Center
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14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1081 m / 3547 ft
straight-line distance
88 places
within a 5-min walk
Gene Siskel Film Center is an entertainment venue at 164 North State Street, about 1081 m (14 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Gene Siskel Film Center sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 15 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 (1081 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Gene Siskel Film Center
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1081 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 15 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 Theater District Self Park, about 1 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 Theatre | 96 m | 1 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 312 m | 4 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 475 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 702 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 930 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1223 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1276 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1787 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Gene Siskel Film Center
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Theater District Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Gene Siskel Film Center
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 33 hotels: Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, The Marquee at Block 37, The Wit Hotel (+29 more)
- 10 restaurants: The Dearborn, Atwood, Morton's The Steakhouse, Garrett Popcorn Shops (+6 more)
- 7 cafes: Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Intelligentsia Coffee (+3 more)
- 3 bars: Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, The Row Tavern
- 8 attractions: Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, We Will Chicago, Museum of Illusions (+4 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 5 parking: Theater District Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Government Center Self Park, 60 East Lake Self Park (+1 more)
- 5 banks: Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase (+1 more)
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy (+1 more)
- 2 corporate services: DHL, WeWork
The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop
The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Gene Siskel Film Center
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Good 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 Gene Siskel Film Center from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Gene Siskel Film Center is about 1081 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Gene Siskel Film Center? +
The closest 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 88 m away — a 1-minute walk.
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Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
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13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Theater District Self Park
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13 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
The Marquee at Block 37
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Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
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14 min from 311 S Wacker Parking