Starbucks
16 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1241 m / 4072 ft
straight-line distance
72 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza, about 1241 m (16 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 Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 15 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 (1241 m · ~16 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1241 m on foot (16 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple 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 15 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 3 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 | 389 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 668 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1075 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1128 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1192 m | 15 min walk |
| Union Station | 1193 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1333 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1913 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2172 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Old Second National Bank | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 45 hotels: River N 1BR w gym pool lounge nr L CHI-817, River North 1br w gym pool roof nr Riverwalk CHI-816, Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-128, Blueground River N gym pool nr Riverwalk CHI-824 (+41 more)
- 5 restaurants: Freshii, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Meli Cafe, Frontera Grill (+1 more)
- 10 bars: The Library, Gilt Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge, Reverie (+6 more)
- 1 entertainment: Celeste
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 4 parking: 210 N Wells Self Park, Lake/Wells Self Park, Franklin-Lake Self Park, Standard Parking Garage
- 3 banks: Old Second National Bank, Chase, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
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 Constellation (6 min away). Then continue with The Library (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 1241 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 16-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 46 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
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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Other Places Near Starbucks
The Library
230 West Kinzie Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Gilt Bar
230 West Kinzie Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Freshii
350 North LaSalle Drive
16 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria
439 North Wells Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CVS Pharmacy
121 West Kinzie Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
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