University Club of Chicago
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1031 m / 3383 ft
straight-line distance
70 places
within a 5-min walk
University Club of Chicago is a hotel located at 76 East Monroe Street, about 1031 m (13 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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University Club of Chicago sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (1031 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to University Club of Chicago
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1031 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 16 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 Grant Park North Garage, about 3 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 | 188 m | 2 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 234 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 550 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 706 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 767 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 825 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 936 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1296 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1805 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near University Club of Chicago
| Nearest coffee | Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | U.S. Bank | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park North Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of University Club of Chicago
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- 11 restaurants: The Gage, Naf Naf Grill, Russian Tea Time, Dunkin' (+7 more)
- 8 cafes: Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks (+4 more)
- 3 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Row Tavern, 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 14 attractions: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Large Interior Form, Cubi VII, Flying Dragon (+10 more)
- 6 entertainment: Symphony Center, CIBC Theatre, Chicago Cultural Center, Jay Pritzker Pavilion (+2 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute
- 4 parking: Grant Park North Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Millennium Garage, Grant Park South Garage
- 4 banks: U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Bank of America
- 4 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: 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 University Club of Chicago
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 28
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 40
- Nearest 'L' station
- Adams/Wabash · 3 min
- Union Station
- 16 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 12 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 University Club of Chicago from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
University Club of Chicago is about 1031 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to University Club of Chicago? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 208 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How do I get to University Club of Chicago 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, 16 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.
Is University Club of Chicago close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near University Club of Chicago? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is Grant Park North Garage, about 3 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Other Places Near University Club of Chicago
The Gage
24 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
12 South Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Large Interior Form
Downtown Chicago
14 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Cubi VII
Downtown Chicago
14 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Naf Naf Grill
28 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants