First Ascent Block 37
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
971 m / 3186 ft
straight-line distance
100 places
within a 5-min walk
First Ascent Block 37 is a health & wellness spot at 108 North State Street, about 971 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
First Ascent Block 37 sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (971 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to First Ascent Block 37
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 971 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 14 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 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
| Chicago Theatre | 207 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 387 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 478 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 649 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 747 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 823 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 1125 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1229 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1877 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near First Ascent Block 37
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Theater District Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of First Ascent Block 37
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 35 hotels: The Marquee at Block 37, Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop (+31 more)
- 14 restaurants: The Dearborn, Atwood, Garrett Popcorn Shops, Copper Club (+10 more)
- 8 cafes: Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery (+4 more)
- 5 bars: The Row Tavern, Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Roanoke Restaurant (+1 more)
- 9 attractions: Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago, Museum of Illusions (+5 more)
- 10 entertainment: AMC Dine-In Block 37, James M. Nederlander Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre (+6 more)
- 5 parking: Theater District Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Government Center Self Park, 60 East Lake Self Park (+1 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase, Chase (+1 more)
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 First Ascent Block 37
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Good to Know: Local Tips
Most downtown gyms and studios peak before work (6–8am) and right after (5–7pm); midday visits are the quiet window. Many offer day passes or first-class-free deals for visitors staying at nearby hotels — worth asking before paying drop-in rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is First Ascent Block 37 from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
First Ascent Block 37 is about 971 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to First Ascent Block 37? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about 124 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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Other Places Near First Ascent Block 37
Starbucks
108 North State Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
The Marquee at Block 37
25 West Randolph Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Dearborn
145 North Dearborn Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
AMC Dine-In Block 37
108 North State Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
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Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels