Frontera Grill
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1527 m / 5010 ft
straight-line distance
84 places
within a 5-min walk
Frontera Grill is a restaurant at 445 North Clark Street, about 1527 m (19 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Mexican food. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Frontera Grill sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 19 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Chicago has one of the country's great Mexican food scenes, and downtown spots bring everything from quick tacos to regional specialties.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1527 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to Frontera Grill
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1527 m on foot (19 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 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 19 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 Government Center Self Park, about 7 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 | 357 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 622 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1077 m | 13 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1357 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1360 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1412 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1530 m | 19 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1854 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1919 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Frontera Grill
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 5 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Government Center Self Park | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Frontera Grill
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 48 hotels: Hyatt Place Chicago / River North, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North, Aloft Chicago City Center (+44 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 9 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge (+5 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 2 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 4 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, SPACE by doejo, WeWork
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 Frontera Grill
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Frontera Grill pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (3 min away). Then continue with Enolo Wine Cafe (1 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (5 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 Frontera Grill from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Frontera Grill is about 1527 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Frontera Grill? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 262 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Frontera Grill? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 13 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 Frontera Grill
Enolo Wine Cafe
450 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
The Baton Show Lounge
436 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Hyatt Place Chicago / River North
66 West Illinois Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Boss Bar
420 North Clark Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
515 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Celeste
111 West Hubbard Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment