Kraff Eye Institute
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1005 m / 3297 ft
straight-line distance
113 places
within a 5-min walk
Kraff Eye Institute is a health & wellness spot at 25 East Washington Street, about 1005 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Kraff Eye Institute sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 15 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 (1005 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Kraff Eye Institute
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1005 m on foot (13 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 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 15 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 Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, about 3 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) | 293 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 301 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 452 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 563 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 727 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 877 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1030 m | 13 min walk |
| Union Station | 1213 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1798 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Kraff Eye Institute
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | U.S. Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 11 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Kraff Eye Institute
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- 32 hotels: Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Studio (+28 more)
- 18 restaurants: Garrett Popcorn Shops, Atwood, Naf Naf Grill, Rosetta Italian (+14 more)
- 11 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea (+7 more)
- 3 bars: The Row Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, Elephant & Castle
- 16 attractions: Museum of Illusions, Cow, We Will Chicago, Chicago Picasso Braille Model (+12 more)
- 10 entertainment: AMC Dine-In Block 37, Chicago Cultural Center, Gene Siskel Film Center, CIBC Theatre (+6 more)
- 7 parking: Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Grant Park North Garage, Theater District Self Park, 60 East Lake Self Park (+3 more)
- 5 banks: U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Chase (+1 more)
- 6 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens (+2 more)
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, 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 Kraff Eye Institute
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9.4/10 · 17 reviews · 2 min walk from here
Check RatesGood 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 Kraff Eye Institute from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Kraff Eye Institute is about 1005 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Kraff Eye Institute? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about 206 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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