Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
5 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
368 m / 1207 ft
straight-line distance
80 places
within a 5-min walk
Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 141 West Jackson Boulevard, about 368 m (5 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It pairs well with a visit to the Willis Tower Skydeck, the Chicago Riverwalk and the rest of the Loop's sights.
Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (368 m · ~5 min walk).
Getting to Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 368 m on foot (5 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 9 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 Traders Self Park, about 2 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 | 29 m | 1 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 333 m | 4 min walk |
| Union Station | 687 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 716 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 896 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 931 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1062 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1118 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2472 m | 31 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Traders Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 25 hotels: The LaSalle Chicago, JW Marriott Chicago, Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel, Union League Club (+21 more)
- 23 restaurants: McDonald's, Naf Naf Grill, Panda Express, Qdoba (+19 more)
- 6 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Corner Bakery, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 2 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: Traders Self Park, 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street, Tower Self Park (+2 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Bank of America (+1 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop
The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum with Money Museum → Flamingo → San Marco II — all within walking distance of each other and of 311 South Wacker. Check each page for exact walking times between stops.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Chicago's big sights are busiest 11am–3pm and on summer weekends; first-hour-of-opening visits routinely halve your queue time. If you're hitting several attractions, look into the city's multi-attraction passes, and keep an eye on free-day calendars for Illinois residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum is about 368 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum? +
The closest 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 134 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum? +
Most visitors combine Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 4 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Money Museum
230 South LaSalle Street
4 min from 311 S Wacker
Flamingo
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7 min from 311 S Wacker
San Marco II
Downtown Chicago
4 min from 311 S Wacker
Color Factory
Downtown Chicago
1 min from 311 S Wacker
SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker
The Ledge
Downtown Chicago
2 min from 311 S Wacker
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McDonald's
111 West Jackson Boulevard
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Naf Naf Grill
231 South LaSalle Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
The LaSalle Chicago
208 South LaSalle Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Panda Express
302 South Wells Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
JW Marriott Chicago
151 West Adams Street
4 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Qdoba
175 West Jackson Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants