Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown is a hotel located at 40 East Grand Avenue, about 1817 m (23 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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Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 23 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 (1817 m · ~23 min walk).

Getting to Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head northeast — it's about 1817 m on foot (23 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 23 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 Hotel Parking, about 7 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 Riverwalk	589 m	7 min walk
Chicago Theatre	707 m	9 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1052 m	13 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1385 m	17 min walk
Navy Pier	1462 m	18 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1639 m	20 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1653 m	21 min walk
Union Station	1875 m	23 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1892 m	24 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

Nearest coffee	Stan's Donuts & Coffee	3 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	1 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	6 min walk
Nearest public garage	Hotel Parking	7 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	2 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Shiny Cleaners	19 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

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• 8 restaurants: Eataly, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's, Pizzeria Due (+4 more)
• 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
• 3 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's
• 6 attractions: Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue, Museum of Ice Cream, Wendella Tours - Dock 4 (+2 more)
• 3 entertainment: AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Bally's, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
• 4 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness, Medrina
• 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
• 1 print shops: FedEx Office
• 3 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, Fort Dearborn Post Office, WeWork

The Neighborhood: River North

North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.

Location Breakdown: Staying at Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

15

Attractions within ~12 min walk

17

Nearest 'L' station

Grand (Red) · 2 min

Union Station

23 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

21 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits theatre-goers. 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 Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown is about 1817 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown? +

The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 157 m away — a 2-minute walk.

How do I get to Homewood Suites by Hilton 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, 23 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 21-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Hotel Parking, about 7 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.