HI Chicago
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
840 m / 2756 ft
straight-line distance
77 places
within a 5-min walk
HI Chicago is a hotel located at 24 East Ida B. Wells Drive, about 840 m (10 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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HI Chicago 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 15 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 (840 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to HI Chicago
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 840 m on foot (10 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 15 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 Auditorium Parking, 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 475 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 535 m | 7 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 633 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 804 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 845 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1083 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1183 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1313 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2304 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near HI Chicago
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Auditorium Parking | 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 HI Chicago
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- 14 restaurants: Panda Express, Dunkin', Wingstop, Subway (+10 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 1 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 7 attractions: Magdalene, Hector Guimard Metro entrance, Equestrian Indians (The Bowman), The Museum of Contemporary Photography (+3 more)
- 5 entertainment: Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theater, Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends (+1 more)
- 4 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Chicago Fit Results
- 7 parking: Auditorium Parking, 318 South Federal, Grant Park South Garage, Plymouth Court Garage (+3 more)
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 HI Chicago
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 23
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 30
- Nearest 'L' station
- Harrison · 3 min
- Union Station
- 15 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 11 min walk
Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits 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 HI Chicago from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
HI Chicago is about 840 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 10-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to HI Chicago? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 232 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How do I get to HI Chicago 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, 15 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is HI Chicago close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 11-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near HI Chicago? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Auditorium Parking, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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CVS Pharmacy
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9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants