Bistro Monadnock
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
565 m / 1854 ft
straight-line distance
87 places
within a 5-min walk
Bistro Monadnock is a restaurant at 325 South Federal Street, about 565 m (7 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for French cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Bistro Monadnock 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.
French technique meets Midwestern warmth in Chicago's brasseries and bistros — a favorite for client lunches and anniversary dinners alike.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (565 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Bistro Monadnock
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 565 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 | 234 m | 3 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 543 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 547 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 785 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 894 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 909 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 925 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1107 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2357 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Bistro Monadnock
| 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 | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Bistro Monadnock
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 30 hotels: Union League Club, The Standard Club, Sonder Plymouth, The Plymouth Chicago 3BD (+26 more)
- 7 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co., Starbucks (+3 more)
- 2 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center
- 5 attractions: Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, San Marco II (+1 more)
- 3 entertainment: Auditorium Theatre, CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 5 parking: 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Traders Self Park (+1 more)
- 2 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 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.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Bistro Monadnock
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Bistro Monadnock pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Flamingo (2 min away). Then continue with 2Twenty2 Tavern (4 min away). Then continue with Intelligentsia Coffee (1 min away). All three have full detail pages in this directory with maps and walking times.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Lunch downtown peaks sharply from noon to 1pm on weekdays — arrive before 11:45am or after 1:15pm to skip the office rush. For dinner, remember that much of the Loop quiets after 8pm outside theatre nights, while the West Loop and River North stay lively later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Bistro Monadnock from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Bistro Monadnock is about 565 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Bistro Monadnock? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 72 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Bistro Monadnock? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 31 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
More Restaurants Nearby
Dunkin'
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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Subway
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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Taco Bell Cantina
407 South Dearborn Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Naf Naf Grill
231 South LaSalle Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker
McDonald's
111 West Jackson Boulevard
5 min from 311 S Wacker
Dunkin'
333 South State Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Bistro Monadnock
318 South Federal
318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Union League Club
65 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Sonder Plymouth
417 South Dearborn Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Plymouth Chicago 3BD
417 South Dearborn Street 203
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels