Getz Theater
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16 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1289 m / 4229 ft
straight-line distance
59 places
within a 5-min walk
Getz Theater is an entertainment venue at 72 East 11th Street, about 1289 m (16 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Getz Theater sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 20 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 (1289 m · ~16 min walk).
Getting to Getz Theater
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1289 m on foot (16 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 20 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 SP+, about 2 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 864 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1110 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1124 m | 14 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1374 m | 17 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1471 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1621 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1797 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2028 m | 25 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2819 m | 35 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Getz Theater
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 8 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 14 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | SP+ | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | June 1250 Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Getz Theater
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 47 hotels: Homewood Suites by Hilton - Chicago Downtown South Loop, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown South Loop, Best Western Grant Park Hotel, Lux Apts with Lake Views and Top Amenities (+43 more)
- 1 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
- 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
- 2 health & wellness: Elements Massage, Paradise Unisex Spa
- 3 parking: SP+, Impark, Hilton Parking
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: June 1250 Cleaners
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Getz Theater
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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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 Getz Theater from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Getz Theater is about 1289 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 16-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Getz Theater? +
The closest 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about 288 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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