Gibsons Italia
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1057 m / 3468 ft
straight-line distance
29 places
within a 5-min walk
Gibsons Italia is a restaurant at 233 North Canal Street, about 1057 m (13 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.
Gibsons Italia sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 11 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 (1057 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Gibsons Italia
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1057 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); 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 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 Franklin-Lake Self Park, about 4 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 | 804 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 885 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 916 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1021 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1143 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1424 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1536 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2100 m | 26 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2634 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Gibsons Italia
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Old Second National Bank | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Gibsons Italia
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 8 hotels: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, Voco Chicago Downtown, An Ihg Hotel, Best skyrise in downtown Chicago, W Loop 2BR w pool gym lounge nr L CHI-748 (+4 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 7 bars: New Line Tavern, Jefferson Tap & Grille, CH Distillery, Ovie Bar & Grill (+3 more)
- 2 attractions: Constellation, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 2 health & wellness: Massage Evolved, TRAIN MOMENT
- 1 parking: Franklin-Lake Self Park
- 2 banks: Old Second National Bank, Bank of America
- 2 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners, Kinzie Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Gibsons Italia
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Gibsons Italia pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Constellation (1 min away). Then continue with New Line Tavern (2 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (4 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 Gibsons Italia from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Gibsons Italia is about 1057 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Gibsons Italia? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 161 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Gibsons Italia? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 4 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 Gibsons Italia
Constellation
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
New Line Tavern
201 North Clinton Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 West Wolf Point Plaza
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 West Randolph Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Jefferson Tap & Grille
325 North Jefferson Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Voco Chicago Downtown, An Ihg Hotel
350 W Wolf Point Plaza Building
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels