Starbucks
6 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
515 m / 1690 ft
straight-line distance
94 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 39 South LaSalle Street, about 515 m (6 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 (Blue) (Blue line), about a 3-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 (515 m · ~6 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 515 m on foot (6 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 Monroe & Wells Parking, 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 323 m | 4 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 375 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 664 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 713 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 714 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 757 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 764 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1231 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2299 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Monroe & Wells Parking | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 17 hotels: The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop, Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop (+13 more)
- 30 restaurants: Steadfast at the Gray, Cochon Volant Brasserie, McDonald's, Dunkin' (+26 more)
- 3 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Bar Allegro
- 10 attractions: Four Seasons, Money Museum, Miro's Chicago, Flamingo (+6 more)
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: Monroe & Wells Parking, The Poetry Garage, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Tower Self Park (+2 more)
- 8 banks: Bank of America, Chase, First Northern Credit Union, Bank of America (+4 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
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 Four Seasons (2 min away). Then continue with Roanoke Restaurant (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 515 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 6-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 208 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 39 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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Dollop Coffee Co.
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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
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7 min from 311 S Wacker
Corner Bakery
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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Starbucks
The Kimpton Gray Hotel
39 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Steadfast at the Gray
120 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop
29 South La Salle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
100 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Cochon Volant Brasserie
100 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop
11 South LaSalle Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels