Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

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Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop is a hotel located at 11 South LaSalle Street, about 601 m (8 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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Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 10 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 (601 m · ~8 min walk).

Getting to Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head northeast — it's about 601 m on foot (8 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 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 10 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 Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, about 2 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 Board of Trade	423 m	5 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	451 m	6 min walk
Chicago Theatre	576 m	7 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	656 m	8 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	722 m	9 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	726 m	9 min walk
Union Station	768 m	10 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1265 m	16 min walk
Navy Pier	2233 m	28 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Nearest coffee	Peet's Coffee	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	2 min walk
Nearest public garage	Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	1 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	10 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

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• 28 restaurants: Dunkin', Steadfast at the Gray, Cochon Volant Brasserie, Copper Club (+24 more)
• 11 cafes: Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Starbucks (+7 more)
• 3 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Bar Allegro
• 8 attractions: Four Seasons, Miro's Chicago, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Chicago Picasso (+4 more)
• 5 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre (+1 more)
• 2 health & wellness: One Medical, First Ascent Block 37
• 6 parking: Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking, The Poetry Garage, Washington Franklin Self Park (+2 more)
• 6 banks: Chase, Bank of America, First Northern Credit Union, Bank of America (+2 more)
• 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
• 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
• 3 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
• 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, DHL

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 Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

47

Attractions within ~12 min walk

38

Nearest 'L' station

Washington/Wells · 3 min

Union Station

10 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

6 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 Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop is about 601 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop? +

The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 204 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop 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, 10 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.