Museum of Ice Cream
23 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1824 m / 5984 ft
straight-line distance
52 places
within a 5-min walk
Museum of Ice Cream is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located at 435 North Michigan Avenue, about 1824 m (23 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 Ice Cream sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 6-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1824 m · ~23 min walk).
Getting to Museum of Ice Cream
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1824 m on foot (23 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 6-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 24 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 Hotel Parking, about 6 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 Theatre | 648 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 676 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 851 m | 11 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1192 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1198 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1595 m | 20 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1652 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1670 m | 21 min walk |
| Union Station | 1941 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Museum of Ice Cream
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 8 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 22 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Museum of Ice Cream
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 28 hotels: Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-881, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-880, Blueground Streeterville pool gym nr Pier CHI-1168, InterContinental Chicago Hotel (+24 more)
- 4 restaurants: Eataly, Shaw’s Crab House, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 1 bars: Upstairs at Gwen
- 2 entertainment: AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 5 health & wellness: Medrina, Ulta Beauty, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness (+1 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: SPACE by doejo
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Museum of Ice Cream
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Check RatesBuild a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine Museum of Ice Cream with Shoreline Sightseeing → Odyssey Chicago River → Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue — 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 Ice Cream from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Museum of Ice Cream is about 1824 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Museum of Ice Cream? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 456 m away — a 6-minute walk.
How long should I plan for Museum of Ice Cream? +
Most visitors combine Museum of Ice Cream with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 21 min away on foot and several museums and river-cruise docks are within walking distance.
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Odyssey Chicago River
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Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue
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McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum
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Wendella Tours - Dock 3
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Chicago Architecture Center
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Medrina
401 North Michigan Avenue
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Streeterville 2br W Pool Gym Nr Riverwalk CHI-881
200 E Illinois St
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Streeterville 2br W Pool Gym Nr Riverwalk CHI-880
200 E Illinois St
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Blueground Streeterville Pool Gym Nr Pier CHI-1168
East Illinois Street 200
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
InterContinental Chicago Hotel
505 North Michigan Avenue
24 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Ulta Beauty
430 North Michigan Avenue
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