Union League Club

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Union League Club is a hotel located at 65 West Jackson Boulevard, about 535 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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Union League 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 11 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 (535 m · ~7 min walk).

Getting to Union League Club

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head east — it's about 535 m on foot (7 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 11 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	197 m	2 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	500 m	6 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	558 m	7 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	774 m	10 min walk
Union Station	857 m	11 min walk
Chicago Theatre	887 m	11 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	950 m	12 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1061 m	13 min walk
Navy Pier	2350 m	29 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near Union League Club

Nearest coffee	Intelligentsia Coffee	1 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	Walgreens	4 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 Union League Club

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• 27 restaurants: Bistro Monadnock, Dunkin', Naf Naf Grill, McDonald's (+23 more)
• 8 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co., Corner Bakery (+4 more)
• 3 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
• 5 attractions: Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, San Marco II (+1 more)
• 1 entertainment: CIBC Theatre
• 1 health & wellness: Planet Fitness
• 7 parking: 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Traders Self Park (+3 more)
• 2 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America
• 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
• 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
• 3 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store, 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 Union League Club

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

39

Attractions within ~12 min walk

32

Nearest 'L' station

Jackson (Blue) · 1 min

Union Station

11 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

6 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 Union League Club from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

Union League Club is about 535 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Union League Club? +

The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 37 m away — a 1-minute walk.

How do I get to Union League 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, 11 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is Union League Club close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 6-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near Union League 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.