Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown

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Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown is a hotel located at 506 West Harrison Street, about 409 m (5 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.

On Booking.com, guests rate it 7.6/10 across 464 verified reviews; it is classed as a 3-star property; standard rooms sleep up to 6 guests. Live rates and current availability load when you use the booking box below.

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Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 5 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 (409 m · ~5 min walk).

Getting to Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southwest — it's about 409 m on foot (5 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Clinton (Blue) (Blue line); 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 5 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 Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, about 6 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	427 m	5 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	560 m	7 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	711 m	9 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1447 m	18 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1584 m	20 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1621 m	20 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1633 m	20 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1749 m	22 min walk
Navy Pier	3204 m	40 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown

Nearest coffee	Corner Bakery	5 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	5 min walk
Nearest public garage	Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage	6 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	5 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Capitol Cleaners	6 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown

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• 3 restaurants: Beggars Pizza, Dunkin', Lou Mitchell's Restaurant
• 2 cafes: Corner Bakery, Starbucks
• 1 bars: Little Toasted
• 1 banks: Bank of America
• 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
• 1 print shops: The UPS Store
• 1 corporate services: Cardiss Collins Post Office

The Neighborhood: West Loop

Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

6

Attractions within ~12 min walk

10

Nearest 'L' station

Clinton (Blue) · 1 min

Union Station

5 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

7 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 Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown is about 409 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown? +

The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 99 m away — a 1-minute walk.

How do I get to Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown 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, 5 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 7-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, about 6 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.