Maggiano's Little Italy
20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1606 m / 5269 ft
straight-line distance
95 places
within a 5-min walk
Maggiano's Little Italy is a restaurant at 516 North Clark Street, about 1606 m (20 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Italian cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Maggiano's Little Italy sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 20 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Italian cooking runs deep in Chicago, from red-sauce classics dating to the early 1900s to modern pasta bars — and the Loop's Italian tables fill fast on theatre nights.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1606 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to Maggiano's Little Italy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1606 m on foot (20 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 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 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 8 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 | 460 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 727 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1180 m | 15 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1438 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1462 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1504 m | 19 min walk |
| Union Station | 1591 m | 20 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1895 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2024 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Maggiano's Little Italy
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Maggiano's Little Italy
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 55 hotels: Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, Hyatt Place Chicago / River North, Aloft Chicago City Center, Best Western River North (+51 more)
- 2 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee, Starbucks
- 9 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge (+5 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 4 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, Sound Bar, Bally's
- 2 health & wellness: Thread Away, LaserAway
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 3 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, SPACE by doejo
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 Maggiano's Little Italy
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.6/10 · 651 reviews · 2 min walk from here
Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Maggiano's Little Italy pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (4 min away). Then continue with Enolo Wine Cafe (1 min away). Then continue with Big Shoulders Coffee (4 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 Maggiano's Little Italy from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Maggiano's Little Italy is about 1606 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Maggiano's Little Italy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 279 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Maggiano's Little Italy? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 15 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
More Restaurants Nearby
Frontera Grill
445 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker
McDonald's
600 North Clark Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
439 North Wells Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker
Portillo's
100 West Ontario Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker
Meli Cafe
540 North Wells Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 West Kinzie Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Maggiano's Little Italy
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
515 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hyatt Place Chicago / River North
66 West Illinois Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Aloft Chicago City Center
515 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Best Western River North
125 West Ohio Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Enolo Wine Cafe
450 North Clark Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Fort Dearborn Post Office
540 North Dearborn Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services