The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

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The Godfrey Hotel Chicago is a hotel located at 127 West Huron Street, about 1940 m (24 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 Godfrey Hotel Chicago sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 6-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1940 m · ~24 min walk).

Getting to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 1940 m on foot (24 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 6-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 24 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 210 N Wells Self Park, 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

Chicago Riverwalk	819 m	10 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1074 m	13 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1512 m	19 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1773 m	22 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1808 m	23 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	1857 m	23 min walk
Union Station	1892 m	24 min walk
Navy Pier	1977 m	25 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	2361 m	30 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Nearest coffee	Big Shoulders Coffee	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	5 min walk
Nearest public garage	210 N Wells Self Park	12 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	6 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Kinzie Cleaners	16 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

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• 7 restaurants: Fogo de Chão, Portillo's, McDonald's, Hooters (+3 more)
• 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
• 1 attractions: Zolla/Libermann Gallery
• 1 entertainment: Sound Bar
• 1 health & wellness: LaserAway
• 1 banks: Chase
• 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
• 2 corporate services: Spaces, 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 The Godfrey Hotel Chicago

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

9

Attractions within ~12 min walk

7

Nearest 'L' station

Grand (Red) · 6 min

Union Station

24 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

22 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 Godfrey Hotel Chicago from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Godfrey Hotel Chicago is about 1940 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago? +

The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 471 m away — a 6-minute walk.

How do I get to The Godfrey Hotel Chicago 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, 24 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is The Godfrey Hotel Chicago close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 22-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Godfrey Hotel Chicago? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is 210 N Wells Self Park, about 12 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.