The Dearborn
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
959 m / 3146 ft
straight-line distance
94 places
within a 5-min walk
The Dearborn is a restaurant at 145 North Dearborn Street, about 959 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for American fare. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
The Dearborn sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (959 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to The Dearborn
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 959 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington (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 14 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 Theater District 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 Theatre | 219 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 361 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 521 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 689 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 748 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 807 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 1101 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1270 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1905 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Dearborn
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Theater District Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Dearborn
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 27 hotels: The Marquee at Block 37, Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop (+23 more)
- 7 cafes: Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Stan's Donuts & Coffee (+3 more)
- 5 bars: Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, The Row Tavern, Bar Allegro (+1 more)
- 9 attractions: Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago, Monument With Standing Beast (+5 more)
- 10 entertainment: James M. Nederlander Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center (+6 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 7 parking: Theater District Self Park, Government Center Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, 60 East Lake Self Park (+3 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase, Chase (+1 more)
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 Dearborn
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to The Dearborn pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Chicago Picasso (1 min away). Then continue with Elephant & Castle (4 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 The Dearborn from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Dearborn is about 959 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Dearborn? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about 134 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of The Dearborn? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 21 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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25 West Randolph Street
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First Ascent Block 37
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Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Starbucks
108 North State Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
50 West Randolph Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes