Starbucks
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
801 m / 2628 ft
straight-line distance
73 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 150 North Wacker Drive, about 801 m (10 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.
Starbucks sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (801 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 801 m on foot (10 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); 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 9 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-Lake Self Park, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 647 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 683 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 702 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 831 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 852 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1183 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1261 m | 16 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1816 m | 23 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2509 m | 31 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 8 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Lake Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 27 hotels: Best skyrise in downtown Chicago, Linea Luxury Living with Indoor Pool and Rooftop Views in The Loop, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1176, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1179 (+23 more)
- 16 restaurants: Small Cheval - Riverside, Naf Naf Grill, Gibsons Italia, Aloha Pokē Co (+12 more)
- 6 bars: Monk's Pub, Ovie Bar & Grill, Bar Allegro, New Line Tavern (+2 more)
- 2 attractions: Museum of Broadcast Communications, Constellation
- 2 entertainment: Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: Massage Evolved
- 7 parking: Franklin-Lake Self Park, Washington Franklin Self Park, Standard Parking Garage, 210 N Wells Self Park (+3 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Old Second National Bank, Fifth Third Bank, Chase (+1 more)
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 Starbucks
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Museum of Broadcast Communications (2 min away). Then continue with Monk's Pub (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 Starbucks from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Starbucks is about 801 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 10-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 323 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 19 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 Starbucks
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Franklin-Lake Self Park
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FedEx Office
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8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
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