Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
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18 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1418 m / 4652 ft
straight-line distance
77 places
within a 5-min walk
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is a restaurant at 33 West Kinzie Street, about 1418 m (18 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for steaks, steak, Italian cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Steakhouses are a Chicago institution, born from the stockyard era — expect dry-aged cuts, tableside service and a busy bar of dealmakers.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1418 m · ~18 min walk).
Getting to Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1418 m on foot (18 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 4-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 18 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 5 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 | 190 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 411 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 860 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1146 m | 14 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1253 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1264 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1467 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1704 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1739 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 5 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 38 hotels: Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection, Kinzie Hotel, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North, SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North (+34 more)
- 9 bars: Bar Louie, O'Callaghan's, Jojo's Shake Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge (+5 more)
- 5 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, Wendella Tours - Dock 3, McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum (+1 more)
- 3 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Celeste, Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
- 2 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty
- 3 parking: Hotel Parking, Theater District Self Park, Government Center Self Park
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 3 corporate services: WeWork, 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 Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
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A visit to Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (1 min away). Then continue with Bar Louie (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 Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse is about 1418 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 304 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 9 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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Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection
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Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
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Kinzie Hotel
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