The Kimpton Gray Hotel

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The Kimpton Gray Hotel is a hotel located at 39 South LaSalle Street, about 545 m (7 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 Kimpton Gray Hotel sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (545 m · ~7 min walk).

Getting to The Kimpton Gray Hotel

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head northeast — it's about 545 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Monroe (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 9 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 Monroe & Wells Parking, 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	337 m	4 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	408 m	5 min walk
Chicago Theatre	637 m	8 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	684 m	9 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	730 m	9 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	739 m	9 min walk
Union Station	748 m	9 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1207 m	15 min walk
Navy Pier	2266 m	28 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Kimpton Gray Hotel

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	1 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	2 min walk
Nearest public garage	Monroe & Wells Parking	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	1 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	9 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Kimpton Gray Hotel

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• 31 restaurants: Steadfast at the Gray, Cochon Volant Brasserie, McDonald's, Noodles & Company (+27 more)
• 10 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Peet's Coffee, Dollop Coffee Co. (+6 more)
• 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Bar Allegro, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
• 7 attractions: Four Seasons, Miro's Chicago, Flamingo, Money Museum (+3 more)
• 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre
• 1 health & wellness: One Medical
• 5 parking: Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Tower Self Park (+1 more)
• 8 banks: Bank of America, Chase, First Northern Credit Union, Bank of America (+4 more)
• 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
• 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
• 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
• 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office

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 The Kimpton Gray Hotel

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

47

Attractions within ~12 min walk

35

Nearest 'L' station

Monroe (Blue) · 2 min

Union Station

9 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

5 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 The Kimpton Gray Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Kimpton Gray Hotel is about 545 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Kimpton Gray Hotel? +

The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 179 m away — a 2-minute walk.

How do I get to The Kimpton Gray 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, 9 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is The Kimpton Gray Hotel close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Kimpton Gray Hotel? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Monroe & Wells Parking, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.