Hyatt Place Chicago / River North

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Hyatt Place Chicago / River North is a hotel located at 66 West Illinois Street, about 1597 m (20 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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Hyatt Place Chicago / River North 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 20 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 (1597 m · ~20 min walk).

Getting to Hyatt Place Chicago / River North

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 1597 m on foot (20 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 20 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 8 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	428 m	5 min walk
Chicago Theatre	687 m	9 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1136 m	14 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1422 m	18 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1429 m	18 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1484 m	19 min walk
Union Station	1593 m	20 min walk
Navy Pier	1850 m	23 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1981 m	25 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Hyatt Place Chicago / River North

Nearest coffee	Big Shoulders Coffee	5 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	3 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	2 min walk
Nearest public garage	210 N Wells Self Park	8 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	5 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Shiny Cleaners	14 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Hyatt Place Chicago / River North

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• 15 restaurants: Maggiano's Little Italy, Frontera Grill, McDonald's, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria (+11 more)
• 2 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee, Starbucks
• 8 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, O'Callaghan's (+4 more)
• 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
• 3 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Bally's
• 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
• 2 banks: Chase, Chase
• 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
• 1 print shops: The UPS Store
• 4 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, SPACE by doejo, 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 Hyatt Place Chicago / River North

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

28

Attractions within ~12 min walk

18

Nearest 'L' station

Grand (Red) · 3 min

Union Station

20 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

18 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 Hyatt Place Chicago / River North from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Hyatt Place Chicago / River North is about 1597 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Hyatt Place Chicago / River North? +

The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 238 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to Hyatt Place Chicago / River North 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, 20 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Hyatt Place Chicago / River North close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 18-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Hyatt Place Chicago / River North? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is 210 N Wells Self Park, about 8 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.