Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1001 m / 3284 ft
straight-line distance
80 places
within a 5-min walk
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is a restaurant at 805 South State Street, about 1001 m (13 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 Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1001 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1001 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 17 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 Impark, about 2 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 Board of Trade | 822 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 844 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 945 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1083 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1285 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1337 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1564 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1778 m | 22 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2728 m | 34 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 5 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 11 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Impark | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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- 55 hotels: LUX Dtown Penthouses 9bd-9ba Sleep 25 Parking, Pool, Gym, Downtown Penthouse Lake Views Gym, Parking #1, Downtown Penthouse 3bd VIEWS Parking Gym #2, Downtown Penthouse 5bd VIEWS Parking Gym (+51 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
- 1 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography
- 4 entertainment: Jazz Showcase, Buddy Guy's Legends, Merle Reskin Theatre, Getz Theater
- 5 health & wellness: Paradise Unisex Spa, Chicago Fit Results, 105F Yoga, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness (+1 more)
- 4 parking: Impark, SP+, Plymouth Court Garage, Hilton Parking
- 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Museum of Contemporary Photography (5 min away). Then continue with Kitty O’Shea’s (3 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 Lou Malnati's Pizzeria from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria is about 1001 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Lou Malnati's Pizzeria? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 274 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Lou Malnati's Pizzeria? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 6 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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