San Marco II
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4 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
352 m / 1155 ft
straight-line distance
57 places
within a 5-min walk
San Marco II is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 352 m (4 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.
San Marco II sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (352 m · ~4 min walk).
Getting to San Marco II
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 352 m on foot (4 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & 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 9 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 430 S Clark Street, 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 | 218 m | 3 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 421 m | 5 min walk |
| Union Station | 699 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1083 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1145 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1161 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1294 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2659 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near San Marco II
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 430 S Clark Street | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of San Marco II
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 23 hotels: The Buckingham Hotel, Ewing Annex Hotel, Loop 1BR w Fitness center nr W Loop the L CHI-194, Loop 1BR w Gym Roof Lounge same block as L CHI-668 (+19 more)
- 16 restaurants: Qdoba, Panda Express, McDonald's, Meli (+12 more)
- 2 cafes: Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 5 parking: 430 S Clark Street, Traders Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, 318 South Federal (+1 more)
- 2 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near San Marco II
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9.2/10 · 5 reviews · 3 min walk from here
Check RatesBuild a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine San Marco II with Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum → Money Museum → Color Factory — 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 San Marco II from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
San Marco II is about 352 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 4-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to San Marco II? +
The closest 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 121 m away — a 2-minute walk.
How long should I plan for San Marco II? +
Most visitors combine San Marco II with other stops nearby — Willis Tower's Skydeck is 5 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
Color Factory
Downtown Chicago
1 min from 311 S Wacker
SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Flamingo
Downtown Chicago
7 min from 311 S Wacker
The Ledge
Downtown Chicago
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near San Marco II
The Buckingham Hotel
425 South Financial Place
4 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Qdoba
175 West Jackson Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
430 S Clark Street
430 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Ewing Annex Hotel
426 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loop 1BR W Fitness Center Nr W Loop the L CHI-194
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loop 1BR W Gym Roof Lounge Same Block as L CHI-668
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels