Chicago Picasso
Photo: J. Crocker · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons — see photo credits
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
872 m / 2861 ft
straight-line distance
91 places
within a 5-min walk
Chicago Picasso is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 872 m (11 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 Picasso sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (872 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to Chicago Picasso
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 872 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 Government Center Self Park, 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 Theatre | 307 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 420 m | 5 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 563 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 668 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 687 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 719 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 1016 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1266 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1987 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Chicago Picasso
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Government Center Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chicago Picasso
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 20 hotels: The Marquee at Block 37, Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Staypineapple, An Iconic Hotel, The Loop (+16 more)
- 17 restaurants: The Dearborn, Copper Club, Atwood, Qdoba (+13 more)
- 11 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee (+7 more)
- 6 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, Bar Allegro, The Row Tavern, Elephant & Castle (+2 more)
- 10 entertainment: AMC Dine-In Block 37, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, James M. Nederlander Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center (+6 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 7 parking: Government Center Self Park, Theater District Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park (+3 more)
- 4 banks: Bank of America, Chase, U.S. Bank, Chase
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 Picasso
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Make a half-day of it: combine Chicago Picasso with Chicago Picasso Braille Model → Miro's Chicago → Monument With Standing Beast — 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 Picasso from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Chicago Picasso is about 872 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chicago Picasso? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington (Blue) (Blue line), about 89 m away — a 1-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Chicago Picasso? +
Most visitors combine Chicago Picasso with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 9 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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