Kemper Building

1 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60601

  • For Lease $42.50/SF/YR
  • Property Type Office - General Office
  • Property Size 526,158 SF
  • Lot Size 0.59 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 178
  • Parking Ratio 0.34 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • LEED Certified Platinum
  • Building Class B
  • Year Built 1962
  • Date Updated Mar 24, 2025

The Kemper Building is a 526,158-square-foot Class 3 office building with Platinum LEED certification, ensuring its commitment to sustainable operations. Situated on a 0.59-acre lot at 1 East Wacker Drive, the building features 178 parking spaces, offering a parking ratio of 0.34. Its central location and professional environment make it a practical option for businesses seeking an address in the heart of Chicago.

Nestled in the bustling Chicago Loop, the property is surrounded by exceptional transit options, including State/Lake station approximately 0.1 miles away and Millennium Station around 0.2 miles away. Dining, hospitality, and entertainment are steps away, with McCormick & Schmick's, The Wit Hotel, and Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar all within 0.1 miles. Nearby educational institutions include Harold Washington College and the IIT Institute of Design, both within walking distance. With its prime location near top restaurants, hotels, and public transit, the Kemper Building is well-positioned for connectivity and convenience.

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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    99/100 Walker's Paradise

  • Transit Score ®

    100/100 Rider's Paradise

  • Bike Score ®

    81/100 Very Bikeable
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  • City Chicago, IL
  • Neighborhood Chicago Loop
  • Zip Code 60601
  • Market Chicago

Points of Interest

  • State/Lake

    0.06 miles

  • Lake

    0.14 miles

  • Millennium Station

    0.21 miles

  • Merchandise Mart

    0.36 miles

  • Grand

    0.36 miles

  • Adams/Wabash

    0.49 miles

  • Quincy

    0.63 miles

  • Harold Washington Library-State/Van Buren

    0.67 miles

  • Clinton

    0.71 miles

  • Chicago

    0.80 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.39 miles

  • BP

    0.53 miles

  • ChargePoint

    0.75 miles

  • Shell

    0.87 miles

  • Blink

    1.08 miles

  • Volta

    1.09 miles

  • Citgo

    1.46 miles

  • Blink ParkChip Garage - 1035 Van Buren

    1.48 miles

  • Exxon

    1.55 miles

  • Electrify America

    1.60 miles

  • One East Wacker

    0.02 miles

  • Hotel Parking

    0.10 miles

  • 60 East Lake Self Park

    0.11 miles

  • Theater District Self Park

    0.11 miles

  • Government Center Self Park

    0.17 miles

  • 110 W Lake

    0.19 miles

  • OneEleven

    0.19 miles

  • State-Kinzie-Wabash Self Park

    0.20 miles

  • 200 N Clark Self Park

    0.21 miles

  • The Rug Company

    0.22 miles

  • The Wit Hotel

    0.04 miles

  • Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

    0.04 miles

  • Hotel Monaco

    0.08 miles

  • Virgin Hotels Chicago

    0.09 miles

  • Hilton Garden Inn Chicago / North Loop

    0.11 miles

  • The Royal Sonesta Chicago Downtown

    0.11 miles

  • Hampton Inn Chicago Downtown/North Loop

    0.12 miles

  • The Langham, Chicago

    0.13 miles

  • The River Hotel

    0.13 miles

  • Club Quarters Hotel, Wacker at Michigan

    0.13 miles

  • McCormick & Schmick's

    0.02 miles

  • State and Lake Chicago Tavern

    0.03 miles

  • Staytion Market & Bar

    0.04 miles

  • Raised, an Urban Rooftop Bar

    0.04 miles

  • Catch 35

    0.04 miles

  • Wow Bao

    0.05 miles

  • Chicago Brewhouse

    0.06 miles

  • Emerald Loop

    0.06 miles

  • Chick-fil-A

    0.07 miles

  • Protein Bar

    0.07 miles

  • Harold Washington College

    0.06 miles

  • Cortiva Institute

    0.28 miles

  • IIT Institute of Design

    0.31 miles

  • School of The Art Institute of Chicago

    0.37 miles

  • National College of Education Urban Campus

    0.39 miles

  • School of the Art Institute of Chicago

    0.45 miles

  • GEMS World Academy

    0.45 miles

  • Roofing Academy X

    0.46 miles

  • National Louis University

    0.48 miles

  • DePaul University (the Loop Campus)

    0.60 miles

  • Bright Horizons

    0.51 miles

  • Blocks Child Care Center

    0.98 miles

  • The Goddard School

    1.14 miles

  • Cornerstone Children's Learning Center

    1.15 miles

  • A Child’s Space

    1.19 miles

  • LadyBug and Friends Daycare & Preschool

    1.22 miles

  • Sonnets Academy

    1.26 miles

  • Kids & Company

    1.27 miles

  • KinderCare

    1.70 miles

  • Taylor Tots

    2.16 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price for renting office space at Kemper Building?

The price for office space here is $42.50/SF/YR.

What type of office space is available to lease at Kemper Building?

In total, there is 5,055 square feet of office space for lease here. Availability at this location includes 1 Retail space. The property offers Multi-Tenant commercial space. Of the availability currently listed in the building, available spaces include 1 sublease option.

Does Kemper Building have parking?
Yes, the property offers 178 parking spaces with a parking ratio of 0.34 / 1,000 SF.
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