We Will Chicago
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15 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1196 m / 3924 ft
straight-line distance
93 places
within a 5-min walk
We Will Chicago is one of the attractions near 311 South Wacker Drive, located in downtown Chicago, about 1196 m (15 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.
We Will Chicago sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is State/Lake (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 (1196 m · ~15 min walk).
Getting to We Will Chicago
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1196 m on foot (15 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to State/Lake (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 Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, 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 Theatre | 207 m | 3 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 263 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 501 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 556 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 926 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1061 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1103 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1385 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1616 m | 20 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near We Will Chicago
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of We Will Chicago
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 39 hotels: Premier Penthouses and Apartment with Captivating Views of Millennium Park, Arlo Chicago, Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr park CHI-1187 (+35 more)
- 8 restaurants: Giordano's Pizzeria, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, Morton's The Steakhouse, Atwood (+4 more)
- 7 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea (+3 more)
- 3 bars: Elephant & Castle, The Row Tavern, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
- 10 entertainment: Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, AMC Dine-In Block 37 (+6 more)
- 4 health & wellness: Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute, First Ascent Block 37, Relationship Reality 312
- 6 parking: Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, 60 East Lake Self Park, Hotel Parking, Grant Park North Garage (+2 more)
- 4 banks: Chase, U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Chase
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 1 corporate services: DHL
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 We Will Chicago
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Build a Mini-Itinerary
Make a half-day of it: combine We Will Chicago with Cow → American Writers Museum → Museum of Illusions — 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 We Will Chicago from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
We Will Chicago is about 1196 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 15-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to We Will Chicago? +
The closest 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 240 m away — a 3-minute walk.
How long should I plan for We Will Chicago? +
Most visitors combine We Will Chicago 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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Museum of Illusions
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Intelligentsia Coffee
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Premier Penthouses and Apartment with Captivating Views of Millennium Park
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Chase
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Chicago Cultural Center
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Arlo Chicago
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Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza
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