Hotel Monaco
17 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1331 m / 4367 ft
straight-line distance
86 places
within a 5-min walk
Hotel Monaco is a hotel located at 225 North Wabash Avenue, about 1331 m (17 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 Monaco sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1331 m · ~17 min walk).
Getting to Hotel Monaco
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1331 m on foot (17 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Lake (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 18 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 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
| Chicago Theatre | 155 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 345 m | 4 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 482 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 795 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1097 m | 14 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1181 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1332 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1471 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1553 m | 19 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Hotel Monaco
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 8 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 16 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Hotel Monaco
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- 7 restaurants: Morton's The Steakhouse, Giordano's Pizzeria, Legal Sea Foods, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe (+3 more)
- 5 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee (+1 more)
- 3 bars: Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Bar Louie
- 11 attractions: American Writers Museum, We Will Chicago, McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, Chicago Architecture Center (+7 more)
- 9 entertainment: Chicago Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, James M. Nederlander Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center (+5 more)
- 4 health & wellness: Relationship Reality 312, First Ascent Block 37, Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute
- 5 parking: Hotel Parking, 60 East Lake Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Theater District Self Park (+1 more)
- 3 banks: Chase, Chase, U.S. Bank
- 4 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 corporate services: WeWork
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 Hotel Monaco
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 24
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 29
- Nearest 'L' station
- Lake (Red) · 2 min
- Union Station
- 18 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 15 min walk
Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits first-time visitors focused on Millennium Park and the lakefront; 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 Hotel Monaco from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Hotel Monaco is about 1331 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 17-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Hotel Monaco? +
The closest 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about 162 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How do I get to Hotel Monaco 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, 18 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is Hotel Monaco close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near Hotel Monaco? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Hotel Parking, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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57 East South Water Street
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65 East Wacker Place
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60 East Lake Self Park
60 East Lake Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Elephant & Castle
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16 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
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