The Standard Club
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
617 m / 2024 ft
straight-line distance
89 places
within a 5-min walk
The Standard Club is a hotel located at 320 South Plymouth Court, about 617 m (8 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 Standard Club sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 12 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 (617 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to The Standard Club
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 617 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (Blue) (Blue 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 12 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 318 South Federal, about 1 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 | 281 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 490 m | 6 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 586 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 733 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 864 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 892 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 942 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1085 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2302 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Standard Club
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 318 South Federal | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Standard Club
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- 24 restaurants: Dunkin', Bistro Monadnock, Subway, Taco Bell Cantina (+20 more)
- 8 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Dollop Coffee Co. (+4 more)
- 3 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center
- 5 attractions: Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, San Marco II (+1 more)
- 4 entertainment: Symphony Center, Auditorium Theatre, CIBC Theatre, Studebaker Theater
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 4 parking: 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Auditorium Parking
- 2 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 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 Standard Club
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 39
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 32
- Nearest 'L' station
- Jackson (Blue) · 1 min
- Union Station
- 12 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 7 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. 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 Standard Club from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Standard Club is about 617 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Standard Club? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 73 m away — a 1-minute walk.
How do I get to The Standard Club 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, 12 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is The Standard Club close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 7-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near The Standard Club? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is 318 South Federal, about 1 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Other Places Near The Standard Club
Dunkin'
39 West Jackson Boulevard
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Bistro Monadnock
325 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
318 South Federal
318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Subway
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8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Taco Bell Cantina
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8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants