611 S Wells St, Chicago

Scores

Safety by day 7/10, at night 6.5/10.

About Printer's Row

A compact downtown district of historic brick loft buildings, narrow streets, offices, apartments, and restaurants. The streets are active during business hours, with commuters, residents, and visitors, while evenings become calmer outside the main routes.

Good for

• business travelers
• couples
• first-time visitors
• culture lovers
• foodies

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• nature lovers
• drivers
• pet owners

Watch out for

• Keep phones, wallets, and bags secure in crowded areas and around transit routes.
• Use well-lit, active streets late at night and avoid isolated blocks when pedestrian activity is low.
• Watch for traffic when crossing busy downtown streets.
• Do not leave valuables visible in vehicles.

Sources

• Crime Map
• Chicago Crime Map and Crime Rate Statistics 2026
• Foreign travel advice: safety and security
• Homicide rate per 100,000 people (2023)
• Keep the Printer's Row Neighborhood Quiet

Getting around

• Unnamed stop Train, 90 m
• Unnamed stop Train, 120 m
• LaSalle Street Station Train, 140 m
• Financial Place & Ida B Wells Drive (LaSalle Street Station) Bus, 140 m
• LaSalle Metro, 180 m

0.8 km to the city center (Chicago).