True Food Kitchen
24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1944 m / 6378 ft
straight-line distance
56 places
within a 5-min walk
True Food Kitchen is a restaurant at 1 West Erie Street, about 1944 m (24 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.
True Food Kitchen sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1944 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to True Food Kitchen
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1944 m on foot (24 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 24 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 Hotel Parking, about 11 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 | 735 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 933 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1327 m | 17 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1648 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1684 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1776 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1810 m | 23 min walk |
| Union Station | 1949 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2175 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near True Food Kitchen
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 11 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 18 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of True Food Kitchen
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 39 hotels: Eurostars Magnificent Mile, Dearborn Duplex l Sleeps 10 l Free Parking, Chic River North Retreat, Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown (+35 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 2 entertainment: Bally's, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 3 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces, SPACE by doejo
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 True Food Kitchen
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to True Food Kitchen pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360 (7 min away). Then continue with Upstairs at Gwen (5 min away). Then continue with Big Shoulders Coffee (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 True Food Kitchen from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
True Food Kitchen is about 1944 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to True Food Kitchen? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 264 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of True Food Kitchen? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 9 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 True Food Kitchen
Eurostars Magnificent Mile
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25 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Dearborn Duplex L Sleeps 10 L Free Parking
642 North Dearborn Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Chic River North Retreat
642 North Dearborn Street
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown
600 North State Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Holiday Inn Express Chicago - Magnificent Mile
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25 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Bally's
600 North Wabash Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment