The Green Door Tavern
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24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1913 m / 6276 ft
straight-line distance
21 places
within a 5-min walk
The Green Door Tavern is a restaurant at 678 North Orleans Street, about 1913 m (24 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
The Green Door Tavern sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 9-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 22 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 (1913 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to The Green Door Tavern
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1913 m on foot (24 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 9-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 22 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 12 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 Riverwalk | 1011 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1302 m | 16 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1754 m | 22 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1768 m | 22 min walk |
| Union Station | 1788 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1907 m | 24 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2021 m | 25 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2409 m | 30 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2596 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Green Door Tavern
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 12 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Green Door Tavern
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 13 hotels: Boulevard Stays Walk Everywhere 5 mins to Magnificent Mile River North 04, Boulevard Stays Walk Everywhere 5 mins to Magnificent Mile River North 01, Boulevard Stays 5 mins to Riverwalk & Mag Mile 03, Boulevard Stays Walk Everywhere 5 mins to Magnificent Mile River North 02 (+9 more)
- 1 attractions: Zolla/Libermann Gallery
- 1 entertainment: Sound Bar
- 1 health & wellness: LaserAway
- 1 banks: Chase
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near The Green Door Tavern
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A visit to The Green Door Tavern pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Zolla/Libermann Gallery (1 min away). Then continue with The Bassment (7 min away). Then continue with Big Shoulders Coffee (6 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 Green Door Tavern from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Green Door Tavern is about 1913 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Green Door Tavern? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 741 m away — a 9-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of The Green Door Tavern? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 2 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 Green Door Tavern
Zolla/Libermann Gallery
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Sound Bar
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22 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
LaserAway
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