Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
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18 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1403 m / 4603 ft
straight-line distance
54 places
within a 5-min walk
Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is an entertainment venue at 205 East Randolph Street, about 1403 m (18 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about a 7-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 (1403 m · ~18 min walk).
Getting to Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1403 m on foot (18 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Lake (Red) (Red 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 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 Millennium Garage, 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 176 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 494 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 501 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 776 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 935 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1096 m | 14 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1286 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1404 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1631 m | 20 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Millennium Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 7 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 26 hotels: Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza, Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Arlo Chicago, Blueground Lakeshore East pool wd nr park CHI-1198 (+22 more)
- 3 restaurants: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, Giordano's Pizzeria, The Gage
- 3 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 2 bars: The Row Tavern, Elephant & Castle
- 7 attractions: Cloud Gate, Cow, We Will Chicago, American Writers Museum (+3 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Chicago Dental Boutique, Strobel Dentistry
- 4 parking: Millennium Garage, Grant Park North Garage, Millennium Lakeside Garage, 60 East Lake Self Park
- 2 banks: Chase, U.S. Bank
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
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 Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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 Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is about 1403 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance? +
The closest 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about 525 m away — a 7-minute walk.
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