Stan's Donuts & Coffee
24 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1945 m / 6381 ft
straight-line distance
48 places
within a 5-min walk
Stan's Donuts & Coffee is a cafe / coffee shop at 535 North Michigan Avenue, about 1945 m (24 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.
Stan's Donuts & Coffee sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 25 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 (1945 m · ~24 min walk).
Getting to Stan's Donuts & Coffee
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1945 m on foot (24 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 25 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 Hotel Parking, about 8 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 Riverwalk | 751 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 780 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1023 m | 13 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1213 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1369 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1732 m | 22 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1786 m | 22 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1827 m | 23 min walk |
| Union Station | 2038 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Stan's Donuts & Coffee
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 22 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Stan's Donuts & Coffee
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 24 hotels: InterContinental Chicago Hotel, Blueground River North balcony pool nr Pier CHI-1149, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-881, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-880 (+20 more)
- 5 restaurants: Eataly, Pizzeria Due, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's (+1 more)
- 1 bars: Upstairs at Gwen
- 7 attractions: Museum of Ice Cream, Shoreline Sightseeing, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue, Odyssey Chicago River (+3 more)
- 3 entertainment: AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Bally's, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 4 health & wellness: Orangetheory Fitness, Ulta Beauty, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Medrina
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: SPACE by doejo
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Stan's Donuts & Coffee
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A visit to Stan's Donuts & Coffee pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Museum of Ice Cream (2 min away). Then continue with Upstairs at Gwen (2 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 Stan's Donuts & Coffee from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Stan's Donuts & Coffee is about 1945 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 24-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Stan's Donuts & Coffee? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 404 m away — a 5-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Stan's Donuts & Coffee? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 5 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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