La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown is a hotel located at 1 South Franklin Street, about 475 m (6 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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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 7 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 (475 m · ~6 min walk).

Getting to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 475 m on foot (6 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 7 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 The Poetry Garage, 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

Willis Tower & Skydeck	307 m	4 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	462 m	6 min walk
Union Station	544 m	7 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	769 m	10 min walk
Chicago Theatre	773 m	10 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	961 m	12 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	977 m	12 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1481 m	19 min walk
Navy Pier	2461 m	31 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	3 min walk
Nearest bank branch	First Northern Credit Union	1 min walk
Nearest public garage	The Poetry Garage	1 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	2 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Paramount Cleaners	8 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.

• 23 restaurants: Noodles & Company, Chipotle, Jimmy John's, Dunkin' (+19 more)
• 6 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+2 more)
• 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, South Branch, Bar Allegro
• 5 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory, Money Museum (+1 more)
• 2 entertainment: Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre
• 1 health & wellness: One Medical
• 6 parking: The Poetry Garage, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington Franklin Self Park (+2 more)
• 8 banks: First Northern Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank, Chase (+4 more)
• 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
• 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
• 4 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
• 1 corporate services: TechNexus

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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

35

Attractions within ~12 min walk

28

Nearest 'L' station

Washington/Wells · 2 min

Union Station

7 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

4 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; 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 La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown is about 475 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 6-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown? +

The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 150 m away — a 2-minute walk.

How do I get to La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham 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, 7 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 4-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is The Poetry Garage, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.