Chicago Parthenon Hostel

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Chicago Parthenon Hostel is a hotel located at 310 South Halsted Street, about 917 m (11 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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Chicago Parthenon Hostel sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 8 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 (917 m · ~11 min walk).

Getting to Chicago Parthenon Hostel

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head west — it's about 917 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue 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 8 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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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

Union Station	613 m	8 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	975 m	12 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1254 m	16 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1822 m	23 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1895 m	24 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1988 m	25 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	2089 m	26 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	2380 m	30 min walk
Navy Pier	3592 m	45 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Nearest coffee	Artopolis	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	3 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	7 min walk
Nearest public garage	Presidential Towers Garage	7 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	3 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Clean As A Whistle Cleaners	3 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chicago Parthenon Hostel

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• 8 restaurants: 9 Muses Bar & Grill, Meli Cafe, Xi'an Cuisine, Giordano's Pizzeria (+4 more)
• 3 cafes: Artopolis, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks
• 1 attractions: National Hellenic Museum
• 1 health & wellness: Midwest Express Clinic
• 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
• 3 dry cleaners: Clean As A Whistle Cleaners, Capitol Cleaners, Monroe Cleaners
• 2 print shops: The UPS Store, The UPS Store

The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop

Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Chicago Parthenon Hostel

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

11

Attractions within ~12 min walk

8

Nearest 'L' station

UIC-Halsted · 3 min

Union Station

8 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

12 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits rail travelers arriving at Union Station; anyone with business around Willis Tower and Wacker Drive. 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 Chicago Parthenon Hostel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Chicago Parthenon Hostel is about 917 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chicago Parthenon Hostel? +

The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 279 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to Chicago Parthenon Hostel 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, 8 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Chicago Parthenon Hostel close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Chicago Parthenon Hostel? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Presidential Towers Garage, about 7 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.