Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1933 m / 6342 ft
straight-line distance
9 places
within a 5-min walk
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a restaurant at 1235 West Randolph Street, about 1933 m (24 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.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 15-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 20 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 (1933 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 1933 m on foot (24 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 15-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 20 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 16 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 | 1585 m | 20 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1922 m | 24 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 2232 m | 28 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2358 m | 29 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2549 m | 32 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2886 m | 36 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2890 m | 36 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 3371 m | 42 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 4190 m | 52 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
| Nearest coffee | La Colombe Coffee Roasters | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 16 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Morgan Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 5 hotels: The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast, Landing Modern 2BD Gym Rooftop Lounge, Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market, Gym Garage Parking Balcony Sleeps 6 (+1 more)
- 1 attractions: WNDR Museum
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
The Neighborhood: Near West Side
The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with WNDR Museum (5 min away). Then continue with Stelios Bottles & Bites (8 min away). Then continue with La Colombe Coffee Roasters (6 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 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is about 1933 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 1160 m away — a 15-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Lou Malnati'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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Other Places Near Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast
108 North May Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Landing Modern 2BD Gym Rooftop Lounge
1222 W Madison St
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market
105 North May Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Gym Garage Parking Balcony Sleeps 6
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Balcony Gym 1 Garage Parking Sleeps 12
1247 West Madison Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Walgreens
1051 West Randolph Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies