Merle Reskin Theatre
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13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1026 m / 3366 ft
straight-line distance
93 places
within a 5-min walk
Merle Reskin Theatre is an entertainment venue at 62-66 East Balbo Avenue, about 1026 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Merle Reskin Theatre sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1026 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Merle Reskin Theatre
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1026 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); 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 17 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 Hilton Parking, 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 596 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 703 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 771 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1049 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1068 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1369 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1374 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1606 m | 20 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2464 m | 31 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Merle Reskin Theatre
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hilton Parking | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Merle Reskin Theatre
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 61 hotels: The Blackstone, Autograph Collection, Wabash 4BR - Pool Free In & Out Parking 2, Wabash 4BR - Pool Free In & Out Parking 4, Unknown Accommodation (+57 more)
- 5 restaurants: Wingstop, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Panda Express, Forno Mauri (+1 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
- 5 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Magdalene, Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) (+1 more)
- 6 health & wellness: Athletico Physical Therapy, Paradise Unisex Spa, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Planet Fitness (+2 more)
- 5 parking: Hilton Parking, Impark, Auditorium Parking, Plymouth Court Garage (+1 more)
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
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 Merle Reskin Theatre
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 Merle Reskin Theatre from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Merle Reskin Theatre is about 1026 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Merle Reskin Theatre? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 207 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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