Silk Road of Chicago
3 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
230 m / 755 ft
straight-line distance
78 places
within a 5-min walk
Silk Road of Chicago is a restaurant at 312 West Adams Street, about 230 m (3 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Chinese cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Silk Road of Chicago sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 5 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Downtown's Chinese kitchens offer quick lunch combos, while Chinatown — a short Red Line ride south — holds the city's deepest bench.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (230 m · ~3 min walk).
Getting to Silk Road of Chicago
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 230 m on foot (3 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 5 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 Tower Self Park, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 63 m | 1 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 337 m | 4 min walk |
| Union Station | 376 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 980 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1008 m | 13 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1010 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1103 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1466 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2640 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Silk Road of Chicago
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Tower Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Silk Road of Chicago
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 17 hotels: Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago (+13 more)
- 8 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks (+4 more)
- 5 bars: South Branch, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge, Little Toasted (+1 more)
- 5 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory, Money Museum (+1 more)
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: Tower Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking, Traders Self Park, The Poetry Garage (+2 more)
- 8 banks: Fifth Third Bank, First Northern Credit Union, U.S. Bank, Bank of America (+4 more)
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop
The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Silk Road of Chicago
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Silk Road of Chicago pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Ledge (1 min away). Then continue with South Branch (2 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (1 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 Silk Road of Chicago from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Silk Road of Chicago is about 230 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 3-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Silk Road of Chicago? +
The closest 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 205 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Silk Road of Chicago? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 30 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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Dunkin'
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Other Places Near Silk Road of Chicago
Starbucks
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
The Ledge
Downtown Chicago
2 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Fifth Third Bank
244 South Franklin Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Color Factory
Downtown Chicago
1 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Tower Self Park
211-217 West Adams Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Parking