Portillo's
23 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1830 m / 6004 ft
straight-line distance
64 places
within a 5-min walk
Portillo's is a restaurant at 100 West Ontario Street, about 1830 m (23 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for hot dog, burgers. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Portillo's sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 22 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
A reliable burger is downtown Chicago's default power lunch — expect a line at noon and a quieter counter mid-afternoon.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1830 m · ~23 min walk).
Getting to Portillo's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1830 m on foot (23 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 4-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 22 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 11 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 | 688 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 941 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1379 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1663 m | 21 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1675 m | 21 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1735 m | 22 min walk |
| Union Station | 1799 m | 22 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1909 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2228 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Portillo's
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 11 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Portillo's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 40 hotels: Hotel Felix, Dearborn Duplex l Sleeps 10 l Free Parking, Chic River North Retreat, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (+36 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 3 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar
- 3 entertainment: Sound Bar, Bally's, Celeste
- 2 health & wellness: LaserAway, Thread Away
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 2 corporate services: Spaces, Fort Dearborn Post Office
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 Portillo's
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Portillo's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Zolla/Libermann Gallery (5 min away). Then continue with Enolo Wine Cafe (4 min away). Then continue with Big Shoulders Coffee (2 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 Portillo's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Portillo's is about 1830 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Portillo's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 351 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Portillo's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 11 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 Portillo's
Walgreens
641 North Clark Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Big Shoulders Coffee
680 North Clark Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Hotel Felix
111 West Huron Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Dearborn Duplex L Sleeps 10 L Free Parking
642 North Dearborn Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Chic River North Retreat
642 North Dearborn Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
127 West Huron Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels