The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

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The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast is a hotel located at 108 North May Street, about 1724 m (22 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 Publishing House Bed & Breakfast sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 12-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1724 m · ~22 min walk).

Getting to The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head west — it's about 1724 m on foot (22 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 12-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 13 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	1376 m	17 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	1715 m	21 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	2025 m	25 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	2189 m	27 min walk
Chicago Theatre	2368 m	30 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	2689 m	34 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	2693 m	34 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	3165 m	40 min walk
Navy Pier	4025 m	50 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

Nearest coffee	La Colombe Coffee Roasters	4 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	2 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Chase	4 min walk
Nearest public garage	Presidential Towers Garage	13 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	2 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Morgan Cleaners	5 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

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• 2 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Nando's
• 2 cafes: La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
• 1 bars: Stelios Bottles & Bites
• 1 attractions: WNDR Museum
• 1 banks: Chase
• 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
• 1 dry cleaners: Morgan Cleaners
• 1 print shops: FedEx Office

The Neighborhood: Near West Side

The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.

Location Breakdown: Staying at The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

5

Attractions within ~12 min walk

2

Nearest 'L' station

UIC-Halsted · 12 min

Union Station

17 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

21 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 Publishing House Bed & Breakfast from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast is about 1724 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast? +

The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 981 m away — a 12-minute walk.

How do I get to The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast 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 Publishing House Bed & Breakfast close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 21-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is Presidential Towers Garage, about 13 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.