Corner Bakery
2 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
185 m / 607 ft
straight-line distance
58 places
within a 5-min walk
Corner Bakery is a cafe / coffee shop at 444 West Jackson Boulevard, about 185 m (2 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 Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 2 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 (185 m · ~2 min walk).
Getting to Corner Bakery
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 185 m on foot (2 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 2 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-Van Buren Parking Garage, 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 | 163 m | 2 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 226 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 503 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1232 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1233 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1241 m | 16 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1352 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1642 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2895 m | 36 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Corner Bakery
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Corner Bakery
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 14 hotels: Canopy by Hilton, LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio (+10 more)
- 21 restaurants: Jamba, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Potbelly (+17 more)
- 3 bars: Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge, Little Toasted, South Branch
- 3 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 3 parking: Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Tower Self Park, Traders Self Park
- 6 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Chase (+2 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
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
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9.2/10 · 108 reviews · 4 min walk from here
Check Rates
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Corner Bakery pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Ledge (2 min away). Then continue with Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge (1 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 185 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 2-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Corner Bakery? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 357 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Corner Bakery? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 24 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
More Cafes & Coffee Shops Nearby
Starbucks
500 West Jackson Boulevard
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Peet's Coffee
222 South Riverside Plaza
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Corner Bakery
Downtown Chicago
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
200 West Madison Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Corner Bakery
Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
225 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Little Toasted
300 South Riverside Plaza
2 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Fifth Third Bank
Downtown Chicago
3 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Jamba
225 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
225 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Dunkin'
210 South Canal Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants