So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
674 m / 2211 ft
straight-line distance
42 places
within a 5-min walk
So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ is a restaurant at 711 West Jackson Boulevard, about 674 m (8 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Korean cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 5 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 (674 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 674 m on foot (8 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 5-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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 5 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 | 370 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 730 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1009 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1617 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1671 m | 21 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1742 m | 22 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1847 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2138 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3362 m | 42 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
| Nearest coffee | Artopolis | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 19 hotels: Penthouse With Heated Pool - The Windy - Cloud9, LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio (+15 more)
- 2 cafes: Artopolis, Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 attractions: National Hellenic Museum
- 1 health & wellness: Midwest Express Clinic
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 1 banks: Chase
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 3 dry cleaners: Capitol Cleaners, Paramount Cleaners, Clean As A Whistle Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop
Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with National Hellenic Museum (3 min away). Then continue with Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge (6 min away). Then continue with Artopolis (3 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 So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ is about 674 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 399 m away — a 5-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 14 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 So Gong Dong Tofu & Korean BBQ
Capitol Cleaners
305 South Desplaines Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Penthouse With Heated Pool - The Windy - Cloud9
601 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The UPS Store
308 South Jefferson Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
National Hellenic Museum
333 South Halsted Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio
555 West Jackson Boulevard
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View
555 West Jackson Boulevard
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels