Naf Naf Grill
17 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1321 m / 4334 ft
straight-line distance
5 places
within a 5-min walk
Naf Naf Grill is a restaurant at 1248 South Canal Street, about 1321 m (17 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for middle eastern. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Naf Naf Grill sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 13-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1321 m · ~17 min walk).
Getting to Naf Naf Grill
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head south — it's about 1321 m on foot (17 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 13-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 Halsted Street Parking Structure, about 9 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 | 1424 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1483 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1489 m | 19 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2047 m | 26 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2080 m | 26 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2335 m | 29 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2435 m | 30 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2537 m | 32 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3886 m | 49 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Naf Naf Grill
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 16 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 9 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 14 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Naf Naf Grill
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 2 health & wellness: CorePower Yoga, LA Fitness
- 1 banks: Chase
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Naf Naf Grill
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Naf Naf Grill pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (11 min away). Then continue with Bar Louie (7 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (16 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 Naf Naf Grill from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Naf Naf Grill is about 1321 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 17-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Naf Naf Grill? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 1069 m away — a 13-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Naf Naf Grill? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 1 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 Naf Naf Grill
Walgreens
501 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
CorePower Yoga
555 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Chase
1130 South Canal Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
LA Fitness
1101 South Canal Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
UIC Dorin Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
18 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Bar Louie
1325 South Halsted Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Bars