Blueground River N Gym Pool Nr Riverwalk CHI-824

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Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 is a hotel located at West Illinois Street 311, about 1455 m (18 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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Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1455 m · ~18 min walk).

Getting to Blueground River N Gym Pool Nr Riverwalk CHI-824

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 1455 m on foot (18 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 4-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 17 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 6 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	603 m	8 min walk
Chicago Theatre	896 m	11 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1293 m	16 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1363 m	17 min walk
Union Station	1364 m	17 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1435 m	18 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1584 m	20 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	2164 m	27 min walk
Navy Pier	2271 m	28 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Blueground River N Gym Pool Nr Riverwalk CHI-824

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	3 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	1 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	2 min walk
Nearest public garage	210 N Wells Self Park	6 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	1 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Kinzie Cleaners	9 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Blueground River N Gym Pool Nr Riverwalk CHI-824

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• 5 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Meli Cafe, Freshii, Maggiano's Little Italy (+1 more)
• 1 cafes: Starbucks
• 8 bars: Reverie, Gilt Bar, The Library, The Bassment (+4 more)
• 2 entertainment: Sound Bar, Celeste
• 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
• 1 banks: Chase
• 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
• 1 print shops: The UPS Store
• 1 corporate services: Spaces

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 Blueground River N Gym Pool Nr Riverwalk CHI-824

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

16

Attractions within ~12 min walk

12

Nearest 'L' station

Merchandise Mart · 4 min

Union Station

17 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

16 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 Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 is about 1455 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824? +

The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 282 m away — a 4-minute walk.

How do I get to Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 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, 17 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 16-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is 210 N Wells Self Park, about 6 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.