Steadfast at the Gray
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
551 m / 1808 ft
straight-line distance
97 places
within a 5-min walk
Steadfast at the Gray is a restaurant at 120 West Monroe Street, about 551 m (7 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for American fare, new american. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Steadfast at the Gray sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Hearty American cooking fits the Loop's rhythm — quick lunches for the office crowd, comfort-food dinners before a show.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (551 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Steadfast at the Gray
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 551 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 Monroe & Wells Parking, 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 334 m | 4 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 417 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 634 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 669 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 718 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 742 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 760 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1192 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2257 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Steadfast at the Gray
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Monroe & Wells Parking | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Steadfast at the Gray
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 20 hotels: The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop (+16 more)
- 10 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Peet's Coffee, Dollop Coffee Co. (+6 more)
- 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, Bar Allegro
- 7 attractions: Four Seasons, Miro's Chicago, Flamingo, Money Museum (+3 more)
- 3 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Tower Self Park (+2 more)
- 8 banks: Bank of America, Chase, First Northern Credit Union, Bank of America (+4 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
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 Steadfast at the Gray
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Steadfast at the Gray pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Four Seasons (2 min away). Then continue with Roanoke Restaurant (1 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 Steadfast at the Gray from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Steadfast at the Gray is about 551 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Steadfast at the Gray? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 165 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Steadfast at the Gray? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 40 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 Steadfast at the Gray
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
39 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop
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7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
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7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Starbucks
39 South LaSalle Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
FedEx Office
20 South Clark Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
FedEx Office
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops