The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection is a hotel located at 636 South Michigan Avenue, about 1068 m (13 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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The Blackstone, Autograph Collection sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1068 m · ~13 min walk).

Getting to The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southeast — it's about 1068 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Harrison (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 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 Hilton 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

Buckingham Fountain	559 m	7 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	701 m	9 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	808 m	10 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1047 m	13 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1108 m	14 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1380 m	17 min walk
Union Station	1416 m	18 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1622 m	20 min walk
Navy Pier	2444 m	31 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	5 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	4 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	9 min walk
Nearest public garage	Hilton Parking	1 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	2 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Roosevelt Cleaners	5 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

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• 4 restaurants: Wingstop, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Panda Express, Forno Mauri
• 1 cafes: Starbucks
• 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
• 5 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Magdalene, Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) (+1 more)
• 5 entertainment: Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends, Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theater (+1 more)
• 6 health & wellness: Paradise Unisex Spa, Athletico Physical Therapy, Planet Fitness, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness (+2 more)
• 5 parking: Hilton Parking, Impark, Auditorium Parking, SP+ (+1 more)
• 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
• 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
• 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store

The Neighborhood: South Loop

The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.

Location Breakdown: Staying at The Blackstone, Autograph Collection

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

11

Attractions within ~12 min walk

21

Nearest 'L' station

Harrison · 3 min

Union Station

18 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

14 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits visitors who want walkable access to the whole downtown core. 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 The Blackstone, Autograph Collection from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Blackstone, Autograph Collection is about 1068 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Blackstone, Autograph Collection? +

The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 252 m away — a 3-minute walk.

How do I get to The Blackstone, Autograph Collection 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 The Blackstone, Autograph Collection close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 14-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Blackstone, Autograph Collection? +

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