Hilton Garden Inn

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Hilton Garden Inn is a hotel located at 226 West Jackson Boulevard, about 169 m (2 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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Hilton Garden Inn sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 6 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 (169 m · ~2 min walk).

Getting to Hilton Garden Inn

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head northeast — it's about 169 m on foot (2 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Quincy (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 6 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 Tower Self Park, 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

Willis Tower & Skydeck	99 m	1 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	215 m	3 min walk
Union Station	449 m	6 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	937 m	12 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1011 m	13 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1072 m	13 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1078 m	13 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1357 m	17 min walk
Navy Pier	2633 m	33 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Hilton Garden Inn

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	2 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Fifth Third Bank	1 min walk
Nearest public garage	Tower Self Park	1 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	5 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	8 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Hilton Garden Inn

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• 20 restaurants: Dunkin', Giordano's Pizzeria, Panda Express, Subway (+16 more)
• 7 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Corner Bakery, Peet's Coffee (+3 more)
• 4 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, South Branch, Little Toasted, Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
• 6 attractions: Color Factory, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, The Ledge, Money Museum (+2 more)
• 1 health & wellness: One Medical
• 6 parking: Tower Self Park, Traders Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Monroe & Wells Parking (+2 more)
• 8 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Bank of America, First Northern Credit Union (+4 more)
• 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
• 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
• 1 print shops: FedEx Office
• 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 Hilton Garden Inn

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

31

Attractions within ~12 min walk

30

Nearest 'L' station

Quincy · 1 min

Union Station

6 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

1 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 Hilton Garden Inn from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Hilton Garden Inn is about 169 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 2-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Hilton Garden Inn? +

The closest 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 100 m away — a 1-minute walk.

How do I get to Hilton Garden Inn 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, 6 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Hilton Garden Inn close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 1-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Hilton Garden Inn? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Tower Self Park, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.