Best Western Grant Park Hotel

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Best Western Grant Park Hotel is a hotel located at 1100 South Michigan Avenue, about 1347 m (17 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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Best Western Grant Park Hotel sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 21 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 (1347 m · ~17 min walk).

Getting to Best Western Grant Park Hotel

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southeast — it's about 1347 m on foot (17 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green 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 21 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 SP+, 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

Buckingham Fountain	887 m	11 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1169 m	15 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1171 m	15 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1433 m	18 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1518 m	19 min walk
Union Station	1678 m	21 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1850 m	23 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	2084 m	26 min walk
Navy Pier	2847 m	36 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	9 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	3 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	15 min walk
Nearest public garage	SP+	3 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	4 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	June 1250 Cleaners	4 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.

• 1 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
• 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
• 1 entertainment: Getz Theater
• 3 health & wellness: Elements Massage, Paradise Unisex Spa, Making the Difference International, Inc
• 3 parking: SP+, Impark, Hilton Parking
• 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
• 1 dry cleaners: June 1250 Cleaners
• 1 print shops: FedEx Office

The Neighborhood: South Loop

The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Best Western Grant Park Hotel

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

3

Attractions within ~12 min walk

8

Nearest 'L' station

Roosevelt · 3 min

Union Station

21 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

18 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits visitors who want walkable access to the whole downtown core. 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 Best Western Grant Park Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Best Western Grant Park Hotel is about 1347 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 17-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Best Western Grant Park Hotel? +

The closest 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about 269 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to Best Western Grant Park Hotel 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, 21 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Best Western Grant Park Hotel close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 18-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Best Western Grant Park Hotel? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is SP+, about 3 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.