Starbucks
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1003 m / 3291 ft
straight-line distance
64 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 200 South Michigan Avenue, about 1003 m (13 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 Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (1003 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 1003 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 16 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 | 81 m | 1 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 380 m | 5 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 625 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 665 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 723 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 934 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 991 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1300 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1906 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Adams-Wabash Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 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.
- 18 hotels: University Club of Chicago, The Palmer House Hilton, Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR (+14 more)
- 12 restaurants: Russian Tea Time, Dunkin', Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Brightwok Kitchen (+8 more)
- 3 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Row Tavern
- 13 attractions: Begin Route 66, Lion “in an attitude of defiance”, Lion "on the prowl", Flying Dragon (+9 more)
- 5 entertainment: Symphony Center, Studebaker Theater, CIBC Theatre, Auditorium Theatre (+1 more)
- 3 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, Grant Park South Garage, Grant Park North Garage
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 3 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: 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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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Begin Route 66 (1 min away). Then continue with 2Twenty2 Tavern (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 Starbucks from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Starbucks is about 1003 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 113 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 16 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
Begin Route 66
East Adams Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Russian Tea Time
77 East Adams Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Lion “in an Attitude of Defiance”
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Lion "On the Prowl"
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Symphony Center
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12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Flying Dragon
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14 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions