Wyndham Blake Hotel
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
630 m / 2067 ft
straight-line distance
76 places
within a 5-min walk
Wyndham Blake Hotel is a hotel located at 500 South Dearborn Street, about 630 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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Wyndham Blake Hotel sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 2-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 (630 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to Wyndham Blake Hotel
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 630 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 430 S Clark Street, 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 387 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 674 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 688 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 881 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 978 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 983 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1174 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1362 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2527 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Wyndham Blake Hotel
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 430 S Clark Street | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Wyndham Blake Hotel
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- 14 restaurants: Meli, Forno Mauri, Taco Bell Cantina, Panda Express (+10 more)
- 2 cafes: Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 3 attractions: San Marco II, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Flamingo
- 4 entertainment: Buddy Guy's Legends, Auditorium Theatre, Jazz Showcase, Merle Reskin Theatre
- 5 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Chicago Fit Results (+1 more)
- 4 parking: 430 S Clark Street, 318 South Federal, Plymouth Court Garage, Auditorium Parking
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners, Roosevelt Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Location Breakdown: Staying at Wyndham Blake Hotel
- Places to eat & drink within 5 min
- 20
- Attractions within ~12 min walk
- 29
- Nearest 'L' station
- Harrison · 2 min
- Union Station
- 12 min walk
- Willis Tower / Skydeck
- 8 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 Wyndham Blake Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Wyndham Blake Hotel is about 630 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Wyndham Blake Hotel? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 198 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How do I get to Wyndham Blake Hotel 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 Wyndham Blake Hotel close to Willis Tower? +
Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 8-minute walk from the hotel.
Where can I park near Wyndham Blake Hotel? +
The nearest public garage in this directory is 430 S Clark Street, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.
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Other Places Near Wyndham Blake Hotel
Meli
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Plymouth Court Cleaners
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Starbucks
555 South Dearborn Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
CVS Pharmacy
520 South State Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Forno Mauri
620 South Dearborn Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
430 S Clark Street
430 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Parking