Magdalene
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1059 m / 3474 ft
straight-line distance
44 places
within a 5-min walk
Magdalene is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1059 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.
Magdalene sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1059 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Magdalene
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 1059 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 18 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 Auditorium Parking, 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 413 m | 5 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 431 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 746 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 777 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1057 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1137 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1394 m | 17 min walk |
| Union Station | 1401 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2183 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Magdalene
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Auditorium Parking | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Magdalene
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 16 hotels: Congress Plaza Hotel, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 3 (+12 more)
- 4 restaurants: Panda Express, Wingstop, Dunkin', Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
- 2 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks
- 2 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Kitty O’Shea’s
- 5 entertainment: Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre, Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends (+1 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 3 parking: Auditorium Parking, Grant Park South Garage, Hilton Parking
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 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 Magdalene
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Make a half-day of it: combine Magdalene with Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) → Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) → Hector Guimard Metro entrance — 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 Magdalene from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Magdalene is about 1059 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Magdalene? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 371 m away — a 5-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Magdalene? +
Most visitors combine Magdalene 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.
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Equestrian Indians (The Bowman)
Downtown Chicago
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Equestrian Indians (The Spearman)
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14 min from 311 S Wacker
Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
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13 min from 311 S Wacker
The Museum of Contemporary Photography
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13 min from 311 S Wacker
Sir Georg Solti Bust
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13 min from 311 S Wacker
Buckingham Fountain
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18 min from 311 S Wacker
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Studebaker Theater
410 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Auditorium Parking
525 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5
59 East Van Buren Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2
59 East Van Buren Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels