Intelligentsia Coffee
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
569 m / 1867 ft
straight-line distance
94 places
within a 5-min walk
Intelligentsia Coffee is a cafe / coffee shop at 53 West Jackson Boulevard, about 569 m (7 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.
Intelligentsia Coffee sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (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.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (569 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Intelligentsia Coffee
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 569 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (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 318 South Federal, about 1 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 | 230 m | 3 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 522 m | 7 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 528 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 738 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 861 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 887 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 924 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1042 m | 13 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2313 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Intelligentsia Coffee
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 318 South Federal | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Intelligentsia Coffee
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 32 hotels: Union League Club, The Standard Club, Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel, Central Loop Hotel (+28 more)
- 26 restaurants: Dunkin', Bistro Monadnock, Naf Naf Grill, Subway (+22 more)
- 3 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
- 5 attractions: Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, Four Seasons (+1 more)
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center
- 1 health & wellness: Planet Fitness
- 6 parking: 318 South Federal, 430 S Clark Street, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Traders Self Park (+2 more)
- 2 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, Spaces
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 Intelligentsia Coffee
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Intelligentsia Coffee pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Flamingo (1 min away). Then continue with 2Twenty2 Tavern (4 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 Intelligentsia Coffee from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Intelligentsia Coffee is about 569 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Intelligentsia Coffee? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 8 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Intelligentsia Coffee? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 33 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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