Aloft Chicago City Center
20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1628 m / 5341 ft
straight-line distance
81 places
within a 5-min walk
Aloft Chicago City Center is a hotel located at 515 North Clark Street, about 1628 m (20 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago. Its location puts the Willis Tower, Union Station, the Chicago Riverwalk and the Loop's offices, theatres and restaurants within easy reach.
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Aloft Chicago City Center sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 20 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
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Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1628 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to Aloft Chicago City Center
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1628 m on foot (20 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 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 20 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 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 Riverwalk | 458 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 712 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1158 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1447 m | 18 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1461 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1516 m | 19 min walk |
| Union Station | 1624 m | 20 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1842 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2004 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Aloft Chicago City Center
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Aloft Chicago City Center
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- 15 restaurants: Maggiano's Little Italy, Frontera Grill, McDonald's, Portillo's (+11 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 7 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, O'Callaghan's (+3 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 3 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Bally's
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 3 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, SPACE by doejo
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.
Location Breakdown: Staying at Aloft Chicago City Center
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 26
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 18
- Nearest 'L' station
- Grand (Red) · 3 min
- Union Station
- 20 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 18 min walk
Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits theatre-goers. Everything in the table is a real walking estimate at a normal city pace (~80 m/min) — no taxi required for any of it.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Timing matters in the Loop: hotel rates here swing with the convention calendar and summer festival season (June–August, peaking around Lollapalooza), while January–February and most Sundays bring the softest prices. Booking two to three weeks ahead usually beats same-week rates downtown.
Practical notes for this location: Chicago hotel bills add roughly 17% in combined taxes, most downtown properties are fully non-smoking, and valet parking typically runs high — if you're driving, compare the reserve-ahead garages in this directory before committing to the hotel's own valet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Aloft Chicago City Center from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Aloft Chicago City Center is about 1628 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Aloft Chicago City Center? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 226 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How do I get to Aloft Chicago City Center from the airport? +
From O'Hare (ORD), take the CTA Blue line to the Loop (about 45 min) or a taxi/rideshare (30–60 min depending on traffic). From Midway (MDW), the Orange line reaches the Loop in about 25 minutes. Union Station, 20 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is Aloft Chicago City Center close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 18-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near Aloft Chicago City Center? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is 210 N Wells Self Park, about 8 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Other Places Near Aloft Chicago City Center
Maggiano's Little Italy
516 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fort Dearborn Post Office
540 North Dearborn Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Frontera Grill
445 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Enolo Wine Cafe
450 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
The Baton Show Lounge
436 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
McDonald's
600 North Clark Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants