Constellation
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13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1002 m / 3287 ft
straight-line distance
47 places
within a 5-min walk
Constellation is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1002 m (13 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.
Constellation sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 11 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 (1002 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Constellation
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1002 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & 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 11 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 Franklin-Lake 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 Riverwalk | 751 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 857 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 958 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1077 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1355 m | 17 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1464 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2028 m | 25 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2585 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Constellation
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 6 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Old Second National Bank | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Constellation
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 25 hotels: Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza, Best skyrise in downtown Chicago, Voco Chicago Downtown, An Ihg Hotel, Linea Luxury Living with Indoor Pool and Rooftop Views in The Loop (+21 more)
- 4 restaurants: Gibsons Italia, Small Cheval - Riverside, Aloha Pokē Co, Sepia
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 7 bars: New Line Tavern, Ovie Bar & Grill, CH Distillery, Jefferson Tap & Grille (+3 more)
- 1 health & wellness: Massage Evolved
- 3 parking: Franklin-Lake Self Park, 210 N Wells Self Park, Standard Parking Garage
- 2 banks: Old Second National Bank, Bank of America
- 1 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
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 Constellation
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesBuild a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Constellation with Museum of Broadcast Communications → Batcolumn → 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 Constellation from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Constellation is about 1002 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Constellation? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 187 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Constellation? +
Most visitors combine Constellation with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 11 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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Monument With Standing Beast
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Miro's Chicago
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Chicago Picasso
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Other Places Near Constellation
Gibsons Italia
233 North Canal Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Small Cheval - Riverside
150 North Riverside Plaza
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
New Line Tavern
201 North Clinton Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Starbucks
150 North Wacker Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza
350 West Wolf Point Plaza
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Best Skyrise in Downtown Chicago
323 W Wacker Dr
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels