Small Cheval - Riverside
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
847 m / 2779 ft
straight-line distance
65 places
within a 5-min walk
Small Cheval - Riverside is a restaurant at 150 North Riverside Plaza, about 847 m (11 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for burgers. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Small Cheval - Riverside sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (847 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Small Cheval - Riverside
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 847 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/Lake (Green & 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 9 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 Franklin-Lake Self Park, about 3 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 | 701 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 709 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 750 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 916 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 926 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1277 m | 16 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1355 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1909 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2584 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Small Cheval - Riverside
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 7 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Small Cheval - Riverside
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 28 hotels: Best skyrise in downtown Chicago, Linea Luxury Living with Indoor Pool and Rooftop Views in The Loop, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1176, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1179 (+24 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 6 bars: Ovie Bar & Grill, New Line Tavern, CH Distillery, Madison Tavern (+2 more)
- 2 attractions: Museum of Broadcast Communications, Constellation
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 1 health & wellness: Massage Evolved
- 5 parking: Franklin-Lake Self Park, Washington Franklin Self Park, Standard Parking Garage, 210 N Wells Self Park (+1 more)
- 4 banks: Bank of America, Old Second National Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Chase
- 1 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 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 Small Cheval - Riverside
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A visit to Small Cheval - Riverside pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Museum of Broadcast Communications (1 min away). Then continue with Ovie Bar & Grill (3 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 Small Cheval - Riverside from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Small Cheval - Riverside is about 847 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Small Cheval - Riverside? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 228 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Small Cheval - Riverside? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 13 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
Gibsons Italia
233 North Canal Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Aloha Pokē Co
131 North Clinton Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Panda Express
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Naf Naf Grill
309 West Washington Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Popeyes
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Dunkin'
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Small Cheval - Riverside
Museum of Broadcast Communications
440 West Randolph Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Starbucks
150 North Wacker Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Constellation
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Bank of America
110 North Wacker Drive
8 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Franklin-Lake Self Park
174 North Franklin Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
FedEx Office
101 North Wacker Drive
8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops