Umai
9 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
735 m / 2411 ft
straight-line distance
58 places
within a 5-min walk
Umai is a restaurant at 730 South Clark Street, about 735 m (9 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for sushi. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Umai sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Downtown Chicago's sushi bars cater to a business crowd at lunch and pre-theatre diners in the evening.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (735 m · ~9 min walk).
Getting to Umai
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 735 m on foot (9 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 13 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 Plymouth Court Garage, about 3 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 | 632 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 842 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1001 m | 13 min walk |
| Union Station | 1057 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1061 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1311 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1503 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1677 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2835 m | 35 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Umai
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 10 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Plymouth Court Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Umai
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 39 hotels: South Loop Rooftop With In & Out Parking 1, South Loop Rooftop With In and Out Parking 3, South Loop Rooftop With In and Out Parking 2, Spacious Downtwn Penthouse Vintage 3bd-GYM & Balcony #2 (+35 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 3 entertainment: Jazz Showcase, AMC Roosevelt Collection 16, Buddy Guy's Legends
- 5 health & wellness: 105F Yoga, Chicago Fit Results, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy (+1 more)
- 2 parking: Plymouth Court Garage, 430 S Clark Street
- 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Umai
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A visit to Umai pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with San Marco II (5 min away). Then continue with Kitty O’Shea’s (7 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (4 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 Umai from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Umai is about 735 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 9-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Umai? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 318 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Umai? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 6 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
More Restaurants Nearby
Dunkin'
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Forno Mauri
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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
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13 min from 311 S Wacker
Meli
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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Wingstop
12 East Harrison Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Panda Express
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10 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Umai
Roosevelt Cleaners
734 South Dearborn Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
The UPS Store
47 West Polk Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
105F Yoga
47 West Polk Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
South Loop Rooftop With In & Out Parking 1
633 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
South Loop Rooftop With In and Out Parking 3
633 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
South Loop Rooftop With In and Out Parking 2
633 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels