Starbucks
9 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
748 m / 2454 ft
straight-line distance
49 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 40 North Clinton Street, about 748 m (9 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 West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 6 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 (748 m · ~9 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 748 m on foot (9 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 6 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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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
| Union Station | 490 m | 6 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 653 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 946 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1074 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1206 m | 15 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1511 m | 19 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1526 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2040 m | 25 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2896 m | 36 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 7 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 7 hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Blueground West Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1180, W Loop 2BR w pool gym lounge nr L CHI-748 (+3 more)
- 17 restaurants: Asadito, Slightly Toasted, Popeyes, Dunkin' (+13 more)
- 6 bars: Ovie Bar & Grill, Madison Tavern, CH Distillery, New Line Tavern (+2 more)
- 2 attractions: Batcolumn, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 4 health & wellness: Massage Evolved, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Family Planning Associates, TRAIN MOMENT
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Chase, Chase
- 2 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners, Shiny Cleaners
- 3 print shops: The UPS Store, The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
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 Batcolumn (2 min away). Then continue with Ovie Bar & Grill (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 748 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 9-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 292 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 19 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
Asadito
30 North Clinton Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Slightly Toasted
22 North Clinton Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Popeyes
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Dunkin'
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Massage Evolved
118 North Clinton Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Jamba
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants