Flamingo
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7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
581 m / 1906 ft
straight-line distance
96 places
within a 5-min walk
Flamingo is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 581 m (7 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.
Flamingo sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-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 (581 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Flamingo
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 581 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (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 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 318 South Federal, 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 | 247 m | 3 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 504 m | 6 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 516 m | 6 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 684 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 779 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 880 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 954 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 957 m | 12 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2261 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Flamingo
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 318 South Federal | 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 Flamingo
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 33 hotels: Union League Club, Central Loop Hotel, The Standard Club, Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel (+29 more)
- 28 restaurants: Dunkin', The Berghoff Restaurant, Bistro Monadnock, Naf Naf Grill (+24 more)
- 7 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co., Starbucks (+3 more)
- 4 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center
- 6 parking: 318 South Federal, Adams-Wabash Self Park, 430 S Clark Street, Monroe & Wells Parking (+2 more)
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America, Chase
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store, 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 Flamingo
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Flamingo with Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum → Money Museum → Four Seasons — 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 Flamingo from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Flamingo is about 581 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Flamingo? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 79 m away — a 1-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Flamingo? +
Most visitors combine Flamingo with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 6 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
141 West Jackson Boulevard
5 min from 311 S Wacker
Money Museum
230 South LaSalle Street
4 min from 311 S Wacker
Four Seasons
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker
San Marco II
Downtown Chicago
4 min from 311 S Wacker
Begin Route 66
East Adams Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Pritzker Military Museum & Library
104 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Flamingo
Chicago Loop Post Office
211 South Clark Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Dunkin'
39 West Jackson Boulevard
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Union League Club
65 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 West Adams Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Central Loop Hotel
111 West Adams Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels