Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1

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Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 is a hotel located at 2 East 8th Street 2801, about 979 m (12 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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Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (979 m · ~12 min walk).

Getting to Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southeast — it's about 979 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Harrison (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 16 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 Impark, about 2 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 Board of Trade	787 m	10 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	807 m	10 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	895 m	11 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1055 m	13 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1235 m	15 min walk
Union Station	1319 m	16 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1515 m	19 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1731 m	22 min walk
Navy Pier	2681 m	34 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	4 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	5 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	10 min walk
Nearest public garage	Impark	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	2 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Roosevelt Cleaners	2 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1

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• 6 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Forno Mauri, Wingstop, Umai (+2 more)
• 1 cafes: Starbucks
• 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
• 1 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography
• 4 entertainment: Buddy Guy's Legends, Jazz Showcase, Merle Reskin Theatre, Getz Theater
• 6 health & wellness: Paradise Unisex Spa, Chicago Fit Results, 105F Yoga, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness (+2 more)
• 5 parking: Impark, Plymouth Court Garage, Hilton Parking, SP+ (+1 more)
• 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
• 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
• 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office

The Neighborhood: Printers Row

Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

12

Attractions within ~12 min walk

20

Nearest 'L' station

Harrison · 3 min

Union Station

16 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

13 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 Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 is about 979 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1? +

The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 228 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 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, 16 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1 close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 13-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Impark, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.