Sound Bar
22 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1778 m / 5833 ft
straight-line distance
52 places
within a 5-min walk
Sound Bar is an entertainment venue at 226 West Ontario Street, about 1778 m (22 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Sound Bar sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 7-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 21 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 (1778 m · ~22 min walk).
Getting to Sound Bar
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1778 m on foot (22 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 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 21 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 10 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 | 805 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1094 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1558 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1615 m | 20 min walk |
| Union Station | 1686 m | 21 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1744 m | 22 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1818 m | 23 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2230 m | 28 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2390 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Sound Bar
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 10 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Sound Bar
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 35 hotels: Blueground River North pool wd nr Mile CHI-1191, Blueground River North pool wd nr Mile CHI-1192, FOUND Hotels, Chicago, Series by Marriott, Chic River North Condo 2BR 2BA with Private Balcony (+31 more)
- 8 restaurants: Hooters, Meli Cafe, The Green Door Tavern, Fogo de Chão (+4 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 1 attractions: Zolla/Libermann Gallery
- 2 health & wellness: LaserAway, Thread Away
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 Sound Bar
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 10/10 · 1 reviews · 3 min walk from here
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★ 10/10 · 1 reviews · 3 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 Sound Bar from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Sound Bar is about 1778 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Sound Bar? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 560 m away — a 7-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Sound Bar
Hooters
660 North Wells Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Blueground River North Pool Wd Nr Mile CHI-1191
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23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Blueground River North Pool Wd Nr Mile CHI-1192
North Wells Street 637
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
LaserAway
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
FOUND Hotels, Chicago, Series by Marriott
613 North Wells Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Zolla/Libermann Gallery
325 West Huron Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions