The Berghoff Restaurant
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9 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
693 m / 2274 ft
straight-line distance
103 places
within a 5-min walk
The Berghoff Restaurant is a restaurant at 17 West Adams Street, about 693 m (9 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for german. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
The Berghoff Restaurant sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (Red) (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 12 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 (693 m · ~9 min walk).
Getting to The Berghoff Restaurant
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 693 m on foot (9 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (Red) (Red 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 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 Adams-Wabash 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 363 m | 5 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 397 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 569 m | 7 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 617 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 702 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 887 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 905 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 982 m | 12 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2146 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Berghoff Restaurant
| Nearest coffee | Corner Bakery | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Adams-Wabash Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Berghoff Restaurant
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 35 hotels: The Palmer House Hilton, Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District, The Standard Club, Union League Club (+31 more)
- 10 cafes: Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co., Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee (+6 more)
- 5 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant (+1 more)
- 11 attractions: Flamingo, Four Seasons, Begin Route 66, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum (+7 more)
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center
- 3 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street
- 4 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America, Chase, Bank of America
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 3 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, Spaces
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 The Berghoff Restaurant
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to The Berghoff Restaurant pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Flamingo (1 min away). Then continue with 2Twenty2 Tavern (2 min away). Then continue with Corner Bakery (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 The Berghoff Restaurant from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Berghoff Restaurant is about 693 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 9-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Berghoff Restaurant? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Red) (Red line), about 143 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of The Berghoff Restaurant? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 34 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 The Berghoff Restaurant
Bank of America
201 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Corner Bakery
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Flamingo
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7 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Dollop Coffee Co.
55 West Marble Place
8 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Chicago Loop Post Office
211 South Clark Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Adams-Wabash Self Park
17 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Parking