Giordano's Pizzeria
22 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1749 m / 5738 ft
straight-line distance
22 places
within a 5-min walk
Giordano's Pizzeria is a restaurant at 1340 South Michigan Avenue, about 1749 m (22 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for pizza. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Giordano's Pizzeria sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 26 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Chicago takes pizza seriously — this is the town that invented deep-dish, and locals argue just as passionately about tavern-style thin crust cut into squares.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1749 m · ~22 min walk).
Getting to Giordano's Pizzeria
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1749 m on foot (22 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 26 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 SP+, about 9 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 1330 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1627 m | 20 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1674 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1860 m | 23 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2021 m | 25 min walk |
| Union Station | 2054 m | 26 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2355 m | 29 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2584 m | 32 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3291 m | 41 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Giordano's Pizzeria
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 15 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 17 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | SP+ | 9 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 10 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | June 1250 Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Giordano's Pizzeria
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 16 hotels: Hotel BnB, Budget-Friendly Stay and Free Coffee Downtown, South Loop studio w pool gym nr Grant Park CHI-857, South Loop 2 Bedroom Apt (+12 more)
- 3 health & wellness: Smelling the Difference, LLC, Making the Difference International, Inc, Elements Massage
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: June 1250 Cleaners, Cleaners
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Giordano's Pizzeria
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Giordano's Pizzeria pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Brachiosaurus Replica (7 min away). Then continue with Kitty O’Shea’s (10 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (15 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 Giordano's Pizzeria from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Giordano's Pizzeria is about 1749 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Giordano's Pizzeria? +
The closest 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about 383 m away — a 5-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Giordano's Pizzeria? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 0 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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Smelling the Difference, LLC
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21 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Making the Difference International, Inc
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20 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
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23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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