Portillo's
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
853 m / 2799 ft
straight-line distance
4 places
within a 5-min walk
Portillo's is a restaurant at 520 West Taylor Street, about 853 m (11 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 South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 7-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 12 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 (853 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Portillo's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head south — it's about 853 m on foot (11 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 7-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 12 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 6 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 | 934 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1020 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1063 m | 13 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1713 m | 21 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1866 m | 23 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1964 m | 25 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2005 m | 25 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2081 m | 26 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3538 m | 44 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Portillo's
| Nearest coffee | Corner Bakery | 11 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 10 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 11 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Portillo's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 2 health & wellness: LA Fitness, CorePower Yoga
- 1 banks: Chase
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 Portillo's
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Portillo's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Jane Addams Hull-House Museum (8 min away). Then continue with Little Toasted (10 min away). Then continue with Corner Bakery (11 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 853 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Portillo's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 581 m away — a 7-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Portillo's? +
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 Portillo's
LA Fitness
1101 South Canal Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Chase
1130 South Canal Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
CorePower Yoga
555 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Walgreens
501 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Cardiss Collins Post Office
433 West Harrison Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Halsted Street Parking Structure
801 South Halsted Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Parking