Corner Bakery
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
640 m / 2100 ft
straight-line distance
97 places
within a 5-min walk
Corner Bakery is a cafe / coffee shop in downtown Chicago, about 640 m (8 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — a handy stop for espresso, coffee meetings, or a quiet break near the Willis Tower and the Loop's office towers.
Corner Bakery sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 11 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Chicago's coffee culture punches above its weight, with hometown roasters pulling shots alongside the national chains.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (640 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to Corner Bakery
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 640 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 11 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 Adams-Wabash Self Park, about 3 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 | 335 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 486 m | 6 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 542 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 597 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 646 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 822 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 904 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 999 m | 12 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2169 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Corner Bakery
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Adams-Wabash Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Corner Bakery
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 25 hotels: Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District, Central Loop Hotel, Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago (+21 more)
- 27 restaurants: Italian VIllage, The Berghoff Restaurant, McDonald's, Subway (+23 more)
- 5 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, Roanoke Restaurant, 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center (+1 more)
- 10 attractions: Four Seasons, Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum (+6 more)
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center
- 2 health & wellness: Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 4 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, 318 South Federal, Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Chase, Bank of America, Bank of America (+1 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
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 Corner Bakery
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A visit to Corner Bakery pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Four Seasons (2 min away). Then continue with Lobby Bar at Palmer House (3 min away). All three have full detail pages in this directory with maps and walking times.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Loop coffee culture runs on office hours: expect the longest lines 8–9:30am on weekdays and easy seating after 2pm. Many downtown cafes close by late afternoon and keep shorter weekend hours, so check before making a special trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Corner Bakery from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Corner Bakery is about 640 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Corner Bakery? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 44 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Corner Bakery? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 36 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
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Other Places Near Corner Bakery
Italian VIllage
71 West Monroe Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Walgreens
79 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
The Berghoff Restaurant
17 West Adams Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Four Seasons
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Chicago Loop Post Office
211 South Clark Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District
22 West Monroe Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels