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11 W Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60654 River North

$11,800 USD/MO

Loft Creative Space For Lease • 4,800 SF

Property Details

Property Type Loft Creative Space
Year Built 1902
Total Building Size 19,200 SF
Tenancy Multiple
Building Class C
Zoning DX-7

100 Transit Score

100 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name

Space Use

Size

Rent

Details

4th Floor Ste 400

Office

4,800 SF

$29.50 USD/SF/YR

Located in the heart of Chicago’s River North district, this top-floor loft office offers a sophisticated workspace with distinctive architectural character. The penthouse features dramatic 15-foot timber ceilings and oversized skylights that flood the space with natural light, creating an open, airy environment conducive to collaboration. The layout includes two private offices, a glass-enclosed conference room, and a thoughtfully designed kitchenette with quartz counters for modern conveniences.
Additional elements such as direct passenger and freight elevator access and an alley loading dock provide added functionality for an active business. The individually controlled HVAC system ensures a comfortable setting, while the presence of a mezzanine space offers flexible, supplementary use. Positioned in one of Chicago’s most dynamic neighborhoods, this location provides unparalleled connectivity to public transit, major roadways, and a thriving mix of dining, retail, and corporate destinations, making it ideal for creative and forward-thinking organizations.

Date available: Now
Lease term: Negotiable
Service type: Modified Gross
Built out as: Standard Office
Space Type: Relet

Description

11 W Illinois Street is a brick loft building situated in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. It is accessible by Illinois Street with nearby connectivity to major city arterials and public transportation. The surrounding area consists of mixed-use developments, high-rise offices, and vibrant restaurant and retail establishments, contributing to a well-developed urban setting with strong pedestrian activity. The building includes cargo handling capability via alley loading dock and both passenger and freight elevators, as well as a handicap lift. The rare top floor penthouse offers an open-plan with partitioned glass offices, exposed brick and timber, two 30' skylights, and a state-of-the-art kitchen.

                
                    Highlights
                
                                River North address within Chicago’s prime business and lifestyle district.
                            
                                Loft-style design with original architectural detailing and modern upgrades.
                            
                                Includes operational amenities such as elevator service and freight access.
                            
                                Proximity to major transport links, CTA stations, and interstate access.
                            
                                Incredible Penthouse Floor Available for Lease. 15' ceilings and enormous skylights.

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Major Tenants

Tenant	SF Occupied	Lease End Date
Chai Ming Studios
Earhole Studios
Feetpulse
Gary Lee Partners

Public Transportation

Commuter Rail	Drive	Walk	Distance
Chicago Millennium Station (South Shore Line - Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South Shore Line))	3 min	14 min	0.7 mi
Chicago Ogilvie Transportation Center (Union Pacific North Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Union Pacific Northwest Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra), Union Pacific West Line - Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad (Metra))	4 min	-	1.2 mi
Transit/Subway	Drive	Walk	Distance
Grand Avenue Station (Red Line) (Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"))	0 min	2 min	0.1 mi
Merchandise Mart Station (Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"))	1 min	8 min	0.4 mi
State/Lake Station (Downtown Loop) (Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"))	3 min	9 min	0.5 mi
Chicago Avenue Station (Red Line) (Red Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"))	1 min	9 min	0.5 mi
Clark/Lake Station (Downtown Loop) (Blue Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Brown Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Green Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Orange Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Pink Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"), Purple Line - Chicago Transit Authority "L" Trains (The "L"))	3 min	9 min	0.5 mi
Airport	Drive	Walk	Distance
Chicago Midway International	25 min	-	11.9 mi
Chicago O'Hare International	52 min	-	20.7 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available:	Yes
Reserved:	No
Type:	Surface
Included in Rent:	Yes

Dave Schraufnagel 773-430-6406 Greenstone Partners

11 W Illinois St Chicago, IL 60654 River North