SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

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SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North is a hotel located at 410 North Dearborn Street, about 1467 m (18 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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SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/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 19 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 (1467 m · ~18 min walk).

Getting to SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 1467 m on foot (18 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 19 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 Government Center Self Park, about 6 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	253 m	3 min walk
Chicago Theatre	494 m	6 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	944 m	12 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1229 m	15 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1300 m	16 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1327 m	17 min walk
Union Station	1499 m	19 min walk
Navy Pier	1772 m	22 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1788 m	22 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	5 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	1 min walk
Nearest public garage	Government Center Self Park	6 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	6 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Shiny Cleaners	15 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

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• 11 restaurants: Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse, Frontera Grill, Legal Sea Foods, Shaw’s Crab House (+7 more)
• 1 cafes: Starbucks
• 9 bars: O'Callaghan's, Jojo's Shake Bar, Bar Louie, The Boss Bar (+5 more)
• 3 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, Wendella Tours - Dock 3
• 2 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
• 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
• 2 banks: Chase, Chase
• 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
• 3 corporate services: WeWork, 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 SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

23

Attractions within ~12 min walk

22

Nearest 'L' station

Grand (Red) · 3 min

Union Station

19 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

16 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 SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North is about 1467 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North? +

The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 258 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/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, 19 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 16-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Government Center Self Park, about 6 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.