The Emily Hotel

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21 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1674 m / 5492 ft
straight-line distance
15 places
within a 5-min walk
The Emily Hotel is a hotel located at 311 North Morgan Street, about 1674 m (21 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.
On Booking.com, guests rate it 8.5/10 across 266 verified reviews; it is classed as a 4-star property; standard rooms sleep up to 4 guests. Live rates and current availability load when you use the booking box below.
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The Emily Hotel sits in Fulton Market. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 11-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
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Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1674 m · ~21 min walk).
Getting to The Emily Hotel
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 1674 m on foot (21 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 11-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 17 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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 12 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
| Union Station | 1345 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1611 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1810 m | 23 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1914 m | 24 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2033 m | 25 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2417 m | 30 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2480 m | 31 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 3010 m | 38 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3618 m | 45 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Emily Hotel
| Nearest coffee | Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 12 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Gen Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Emily Hotel
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- 3 restaurants: Next, Nando's, Tacombi
- 2 cafes: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, La Colombe Coffee Roasters
- 1 bars: Emporium Arcade Bar
- 1 entertainment: Good Night John Boy
- 2 health & wellness: Equinox, bluemercury
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
The Neighborhood: Fulton Market
Fulton Market kept its meatpacking-district bones — cobbled streets, brick warehouses, loading-dock canopies — and filled them with destination restaurants, breweries, boutique hotels and tech offices. It's Chicago's buzziest corner for eating and nightlife.
Location Breakdown: Staying at The Emily Hotel
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 7
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 3
- Nearest 'L' station
- Clinton/Lake · 11 min
- Union Station
- 17 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 20 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 Emily Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Emily Hotel is about 1674 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 21-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Emily Hotel? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 916 m away — a 11-minute walk.
How do I get to The Emily Hotel 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, 17 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is The Emily Hotel close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near The Emily Hotel? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Presidential Towers Garage, about 12 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Next
953 West Fulton Market
21 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Equinox
201 North Sangamon Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
181 North Morgan Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
CVS Pharmacy
1034 West Lake Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Emporium Arcade Bar
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18 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Chase
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19 min from 311 S Wacker Banks





