The Palmer House Hilton

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The Palmer House Hilton is a hotel located at 17 East Monroe Street, about 850 m (11 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 Palmer House Hilton sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (850 m · ~11 min walk).

Getting to The Palmer House Hilton

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head east — it's about 850 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Monroe (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 Adams-Wabash 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

The Art Institute of Chicago	282 m	4 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	401 m	5 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	527 m	7 min walk
Chicago Theatre	587 m	7 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	759 m	9 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	826 m	10 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	837 m	10 min walk
Union Station	1121 m	14 min walk
Navy Pier	1978 m	25 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Palmer House Hilton

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Bank of America	2 min walk
Nearest public garage	Adams-Wabash Self Park	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	1 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	8 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Palmer House Hilton

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• 21 restaurants: Subway, Brightwok Kitchen, Dunkin', Naf Naf Grill (+17 more)
• 8 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co. (+4 more)
• 3 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Row Tavern
• 16 attractions: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Begin Route 66, Lion "on the prowl", Four Seasons (+12 more)
• 3 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center, AMC Dine-In Block 37
• 2 health & wellness: Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
• 3 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, Grant Park North Garage, Grant Park South Garage
• 4 banks: Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase, Bank of America
• 5 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy (+1 more)
• 3 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
• 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, Spaces

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 Palmer House Hilton

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

35

Attractions within ~12 min walk

37

Nearest 'L' station

Monroe (Red) · 1 min

Union Station

14 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

9 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 Palmer House Hilton from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Palmer House Hilton is about 850 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Palmer House Hilton? +

The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about 74 m away — a 1-minute walk.

How do I get to The Palmer House Hilton 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 Palmer House Hilton close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 9-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Palmer House Hilton? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Adams-Wabash Self Park, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.