Eataly
23 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1838 m / 6030 ft
straight-line distance
66 places
within a 5-min walk
Eataly is a restaurant at 43 East Ohio Street, about 1838 m (23 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Italian cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Eataly sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Italian cooking runs deep in Chicago, from red-sauce classics dating to the early 1900s to modern pasta bars — and the Loop's Italian tables fill fast on theatre nights.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1838 m · ~23 min walk).
Getting to Eataly
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1838 m on foot (23 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (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 24 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 Hotel Parking, about 8 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 Riverwalk | 609 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 736 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1084 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1416 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1474 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1664 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1674 m | 21 min walk |
| Union Station | 1891 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1924 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Eataly
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 19 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Eataly
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 38 hotels: Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown, Freehand Chicago, ACME Hotel Company, Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown (+34 more)
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 3 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's
- 5 attractions: Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Museum of Ice Cream, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue, Wendella Tours - Dock 4 (+1 more)
- 3 entertainment: Bally's, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 4 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness, Medrina
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, Fort Dearborn Post Office
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Eataly
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Eataly pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Wendella Tours - Dock 3 (4 min away). Then continue with Upstairs at Gwen (2 min away). Then continue with Stan's Donuts & Coffee (3 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 Eataly from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Eataly is about 1838 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Eataly? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 156 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Eataly? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 7 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
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Other Places Near Eataly
Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
40 East Grand Avenue
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
CVS Pharmacy
25 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Freehand Chicago
17-19 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
ACME Hotel Company
15 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Bally's
600 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
600 North Michigan Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment