IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
522 m / 1713 ft
straight-line distance
58 places
within a 5-min walk
IDOF - I Dream of Falafel is a restaurant at 555 West Monroe Street, about 522 m (7 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Mediterranean cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
IDOF - I Dream of Falafel sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 7-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 3 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (522 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 522 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 7-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 3 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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 3 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
| Union Station | 206 m | 3 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 483 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 793 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1226 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1297 m | 16 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1468 m | 18 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1521 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1931 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2996 m | 37 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 8 hotels: LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 1 BR (+4 more)
- 5 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks (+1 more)
- 5 bars: Madison Tavern, Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge, South Branch, Little Toasted (+1 more)
- 1 attractions: Batcolumn
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 3 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Massage Evolved, Family Planning Associates
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 4 banks: Chase, Fifth Third Bank, Chase, U.S. Bank
- 2 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners, Capitol Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to IDOF - I Dream of Falafel pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Batcolumn (3 min away). Then continue with Madison Tavern (3 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (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 IDOF - I Dream of Falafel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
IDOF - I Dream of Falafel is about 522 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to IDOF - I Dream of Falafel? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 543 m away — a 7-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of IDOF - I Dream of Falafel? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 31 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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Arturo Express
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Other Places Near IDOF - I Dream of Falafel
Paramount Cleaners
125 South Jefferson Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Chase
550 West Adams Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
10 South Clinton Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Presidential Towers Garage
32 South Jefferson Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Batcolumn
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Madison Tavern
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Bars