Orangetheory Fitness
25 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1972 m / 6470 ft
straight-line distance
33 places
within a 5-min walk
Orangetheory Fitness is a health & wellness spot at 211 East Grand Avenue, about 1972 m (25 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Orangetheory Fitness sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 6-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 26 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 (1972 m · ~25 min walk).
Getting to Orangetheory Fitness
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1972 m on foot (25 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 6-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 26 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 Hotel Parking, about 8 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 | 799 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 801 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 999 m | 12 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1126 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1345 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1747 m | 22 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1784 m | 22 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1817 m | 23 min walk |
| Union Station | 2080 m | 26 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Orangetheory Fitness
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 23 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Orangetheory Fitness
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 13 hotels: Blueground River North balcony pool nr Pier CHI-1149, Blueground Streeterville pool gym nr Pier CHI-1168, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-881, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-880 (+9 more)
- 4 restaurants: Eataly, Pizzeria Due, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 bars: Upstairs at Gwen
- 6 attractions: Museum of Ice Cream, Shoreline Sightseeing, Odyssey Chicago River, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue (+2 more)
- 1 entertainment: AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: SPACE by doejo
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Orangetheory Fitness
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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★ 8.8/10 · 77 reviews · 3 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 Orangetheory Fitness from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Orangetheory Fitness is about 1972 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 25-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Orangetheory Fitness? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 490 m away — a 6-minute walk.
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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