Starbucks
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
834 m / 2736 ft
straight-line distance
99 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 17 East Monroe Street, about 834 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 Monroe (Red) (Red line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (834 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 834 m on foot (10 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Red) (Red 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 14 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 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 300 m | 4 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 414 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 512 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 585 m | 7 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 741 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 819 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 852 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 1103 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1992 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Adams-Wabash Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 8 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 25 hotels: The Palmer House Hilton, Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District, Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR (+21 more)
- 22 restaurants: Subway, Brightwok Kitchen, Dunkin', Naf Naf Grill (+18 more)
- 3 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Row Tavern
- 16 attractions: Pritzker Military Museum & Library, Begin Route 66, Four Seasons, Lion "on the prowl" (+12 more)
- 3 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Symphony Center, AMC Dine-In Block 37
- 2 health & wellness: Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 4 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, Grant Park North Garage, Grant Park South Garage, 318 South Federal
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Chase, U.S. Bank, Bank of America (+1 more)
- 5 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy (+1 more)
- 3 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, 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 Starbucks
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Pritzker Military Museum & Library (3 min away). Then continue with Lobby Bar at Palmer House (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 Starbucks from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Starbucks is about 834 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 Monroe (Red) (Red line), about 59 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 31 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
The Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Lobby Bar at Palmer House
17 East Monroe Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Subway
120 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
The UPS Store
17 East Monroe Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Brightwok Kitchen
21 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Bank of America
201 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Banks