Ewing Annex Hotel
6 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
478 m / 1568 ft
straight-line distance
59 places
within a 5-min walk
Ewing Annex Hotel is a hotel located at 426 South Clark Street, about 478 m (6 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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Ewing Annex Hotel sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 10 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
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Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (478 m · ~6 min walk).
Getting to Ewing Annex Hotel
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 478 m on foot (6 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 10 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 430 S Clark Street, about 1 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 | 220 m | 3 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 507 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 704 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 824 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 955 m | 12 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 997 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1079 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1242 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2524 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Ewing Annex Hotel
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 430 S Clark Street | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Ewing Annex Hotel
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- 18 restaurants: Meli, Taco Bell Cantina, Bistro Monadnock, Subway (+14 more)
- 2 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks
- 4 attractions: San Marco II, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, Flamingo
- 3 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness
- 5 parking: 430 S Clark Street, 318 South Federal, Traders Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage (+1 more)
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop
The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.
Location Breakdown: Staying at Ewing Annex Hotel
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 20
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 30
- Nearest 'L' station
- LaSalle/Van Buren · 1 min
- Union Station
- 10 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 6 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; first-time visitors focused on Millennium Park and the lakefront. 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 Ewing Annex Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Ewing Annex Hotel is about 478 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 6-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Ewing Annex Hotel? +
The closest 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 95 m away — a 1-minute walk.
How do I get to Ewing Annex 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, 10 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is Ewing Annex Hotel close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near Ewing Annex Hotel? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is 430 S Clark Street, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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