Starbucks
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
643 m / 2110 ft
straight-line distance
56 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 500 West Madison Street, about 643 m (8 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 5 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 (643 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 643 m on foot (8 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 5 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 | 413 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 542 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 834 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1027 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1137 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1420 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1421 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1930 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2833 m | 35 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 8 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 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.
- 8 hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, Blueground West Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1180 (+4 more)
- 24 restaurants: Jamba, Dunkin', Popeyes, Panda Express (+20 more)
- 5 bars: Madison Tavern, Ovie Bar & Grill, CH Distillery, South Branch (+1 more)
- 2 attractions: Batcolumn, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 3 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Massage Evolved, Family Planning Associates
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Chase, Fifth Third Bank, Chase (+1 more)
- 1 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: 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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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Batcolumn (3 min away). Then continue with Madison Tavern (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 643 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-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 358 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 26 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
Madison Tavern
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Jamba
500 West Madison Street
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Dunkin'
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Popeyes
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Panda Express
500 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Slightly Toasted
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9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants