The Marquee at Block 37
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
990 m / 3248 ft
straight-line distance
100 places
within a 5-min walk
The Marquee at Block 37 is a hotel located at 25 West Randolph Street, about 990 m (12 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 Marquee at Block 37 sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (990 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to The Marquee at Block 37
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 990 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington (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 14 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 Theater District Self Park, 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 Theatre | 187 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 363 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 486 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 669 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 770 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 840 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 1138 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1249 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1866 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Marquee at Block 37
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Theater District Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Marquee at Block 37
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- 15 restaurants: The Dearborn, Atwood, Garrett Popcorn Shops, Copper Club (+11 more)
- 7 cafes: Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Stan's Donuts & Coffee (+3 more)
- 5 bars: Elephant & Castle, The Row Tavern, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Roanoke Restaurant (+1 more)
- 9 attractions: Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago, Monument With Standing Beast (+5 more)
- 10 entertainment: James M. Nederlander Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Gene Siskel Film Center, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre (+6 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 6 parking: Theater District Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Government Center Self Park, 60 East Lake Self Park (+2 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase, Chase (+1 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 Marquee at Block 37
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 37
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 38
- Nearest 'L' station
- Washington (Blue) · 2 min
- Union Station
- 14 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 10 min walk
Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits 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 Marquee at Block 37 from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Marquee at Block 37 is about 990 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Marquee at Block 37? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about 148 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How do I get to The Marquee at Block 37 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, 14 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is The Marquee at Block 37 close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near The Marquee at Block 37? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Theater District Self Park, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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