Museum of Broadcast Communications
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
831 m / 2726 ft
straight-line distance
55 places
within a 5-min walk
Museum of Broadcast Communications is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 440 West Randolph Street, about 831 m (10 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.
Museum of Broadcast Communications 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 8 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 (831 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to Museum of Broadcast Communications
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 831 m on foot (10 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 8 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 4 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
| Union Station | 662 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 695 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 833 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 941 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 994 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1345 m | 17 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1409 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1956 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2666 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Museum of Broadcast Communications
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 8 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Museum of Broadcast Communications
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- 16 hotels: Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Best skyrise in downtown Chicago, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop (+12 more)
- 13 restaurants: Small Cheval - Riverside, Aloha Pokē Co, Gibsons Italia, Panda Express (+9 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 5 bars: Ovie Bar & Grill, New Line Tavern, CH Distillery, Madison Tavern (+1 more)
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 3 health & wellness: Massage Evolved, TRAIN MOMENT, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
- 3 parking: Franklin-Lake Self Park, Washington Franklin Self Park, Standard Parking Garage
- 4 banks: Bank of America, Old Second National Bank, Chase, Fifth Third Bank
- 1 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 Museum of Broadcast Communications
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Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Museum of Broadcast Communications with Constellation → 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 Museum of Broadcast Communications from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Museum of Broadcast Communications is about 831 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 10-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Museum of Broadcast Communications? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 178 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Museum of Broadcast Communications? +
Most visitors combine Museum of Broadcast Communications 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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Small Cheval - Riverside
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Aloha Pokē Co
131 North Clinton Street
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Ovie Bar & Grill
120 North Canal Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Starbucks
150 North Wacker Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Massage Evolved
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Bank of America
110 North Wacker Drive
8 min from 311 S Wacker Banks