Chic River North Retreat

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Chic River North Retreat is a hotel located at 642 North Dearborn Street, about 1892 m (24 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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Chic River North Retreat sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1892 m · ~24 min walk).

Getting to Chic River North Retreat

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 1892 m on foot (24 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 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 24 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 11 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	707 m	9 min walk
Chicago Theatre	932 m	12 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1349 m	17 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1659 m	21 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1724 m	22 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1776 m	22 min walk
Navy Pier	1786 m	22 min walk
Union Station	1881 m	24 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	2199 m	27 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Chic River North Retreat

Nearest coffee	Big Shoulders Coffee	2 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	1 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	6 min walk
Nearest public garage	Hotel Parking	11 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	6 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Kinzie Cleaners	17 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chic River North Retreat

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

• 11 restaurants: True Food Kitchen, Portillo's, McDonald's, Fogo de Chão (+7 more)
• 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
• 2 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge
• 2 entertainment: Bally's, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
• 1 health & wellness: LaserAway
• 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
• 2 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, 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 Chic River North Retreat

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

16

Attractions within ~12 min walk

10

Nearest 'L' station

Grand (Red) · 4 min

Union Station

24 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

22 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 Chic River North Retreat from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Chic River North Retreat is about 1892 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chic River North Retreat? +

The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 285 m away — a 4-minute walk.

How do I get to Chic River North Retreat 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, 24 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Chic River North Retreat close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 22-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Chic River North Retreat? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Hotel Parking, about 11 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.