Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1949 m / 6394 ft
straight-line distance
50 places
within a 5-min walk
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown is a hotel located at 55 East Ontario Street, about 1949 m (24 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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Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 25 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 (1949 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1949 m on foot (24 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 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 25 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 9 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 | 720 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 841 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1171 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1433 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1508 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1774 m | 22 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1785 m | 22 min walk |
| Union Station | 2000 m | 25 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2004 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 9 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 20 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
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- 6 restaurants: Pizzeria Due, Eataly, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's (+2 more)
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 bars: Upstairs at Gwen
- 1 attractions: Museum of Ice Cream
- 3 entertainment: AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Bally's, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 3 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, Fort Dearborn Post Office
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 Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 11
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 12
- Nearest 'L' station
- Grand (Red) · 3 min
- Union Station
- 25 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 22 min walk
Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits visitors who want walkable access to the whole downtown core. 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 Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown is about 1949 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 251 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How do I get to Hotel 55 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, 25 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 22-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Hotel Parking, about 9 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Pizzeria Due
619 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
600 North Michigan Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Bally's
600 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Eataly
43 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Pizzeria Uno
29 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CVS Pharmacy
25 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies