Starbucks
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
568 m / 1864 ft
straight-line distance
81 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 200 West Madison Street, about 568 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.
Starbucks sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 8 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 (568 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 568 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, 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 8 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 Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 401 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 505 m | 6 min walk |
| Union Station | 646 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 668 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 671 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 899 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 914 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1453 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2363 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | First Northern Credit Union | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 18 hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop, The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop (+14 more)
- 20 restaurants: Arby's, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, Noodles & Company (+16 more)
- 5 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, Bar Allegro, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Monk's Pub (+1 more)
- 6 attractions: Miro's Chicago, Monument With Standing Beast, Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model (+2 more)
- 2 entertainment: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Civic Opera House
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 8 parking: Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Washington Franklin Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking (+4 more)
- 7 banks: First Northern Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank, Chase (+3 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 4 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: TechNexus, DHL
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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A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Miro's Chicago (4 min away). Then continue with Roanoke Restaurant (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 568 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 51 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 25 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
Arby's
5 North Wells Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Dunkin'
201 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Jimmy John's
201 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
172 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
The Poetry Garage
201-223 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels