Thread Away
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1514 m / 4967 ft
straight-line distance
62 places
within a 5-min walk
Thread Away is a health & wellness spot at 500 North Wells Street, about 1514 m (19 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Thread Away sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1514 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to Thread Away
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1514 m on foot (19 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 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 18 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 7 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 | 529 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 823 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1291 m | 16 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1349 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1454 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1461 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1536 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2112 m | 26 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2127 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Thread Away
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 11 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Thread Away
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 34 hotels: Moxy Chicago Downtown, River N 1BR w gym pool lounge nr L CHI-817, River North 1br w gym pool roof nr Riverwalk CHI-816, Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-128 (+30 more)
- 9 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Meli Cafe, Maggiano's Little Italy, Frontera Grill (+5 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 8 bars: The Library, Gilt Bar, The Baton Show Lounge, Enolo Wine Cafe (+4 more)
- 2 entertainment: Celeste, Sound Bar
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 2 corporate services: Spaces, Fort Dearborn Post Office
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 Thread Away
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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★ 10/10 · 1 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 Thread Away from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Thread Away is about 1514 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Thread Away? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 275 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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