Flying Dragon
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1103 m / 3619 ft
straight-line distance
63 places
within a 5-min walk
Flying Dragon is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1103 m (14 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.
Flying Dragon sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1103 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Flying Dragon
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 1103 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 17 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 Grant Park North Garage, 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 77 m | 1 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 270 m | 3 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 639 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 666 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 768 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 948 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1023 m | 13 min walk |
| Union Station | 1387 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1783 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Flying Dragon
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park North Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Flying Dragon
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 17 hotels: University Club of Chicago, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Studio (+13 more)
- 9 restaurants: The Gage, Russian Tea Time, Dunkin', Naf Naf Grill (+5 more)
- 4 cafes: Starbucks, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 3 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Row Tavern
- 5 entertainment: Symphony Center, James C. Petrillo Music Shell, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago Cultural Center (+1 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute
- 4 parking: Grant Park North Garage, Grant Park South Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Millennium Garage
- 2 banks: Bank of America, U.S. Bank
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 Flying Dragon
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 Flying Dragon with Cubi VII → Large Interior Form → Lion "on the prowl" — 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 Flying Dragon from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Flying Dragon is about 1103 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Flying Dragon? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 220 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Flying Dragon? +
Most visitors combine Flying Dragon with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 13 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
More Attractions & Tourism Nearby
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Lion "On the Prowl"
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Pritzker Military Museum & Library
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13 min from 311 S Wacker
Lion “in an Attitude of Defiance”
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Other Places Near Flying Dragon
Starbucks
200 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
University Club of Chicago
76 East Monroe Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Gage
24 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
12 South Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment