Starbucks
9 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
694 m / 2277 ft
straight-line distance
77 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 555 South Dearborn Street, about 694 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 Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (694 m · ~9 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 694 m on foot (9 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 13 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 Plymouth Court Garage, about 2 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 | 460 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 701 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 744 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 843 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1010 m | 13 min walk |
| Union Station | 1042 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1224 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1420 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2538 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 7 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Plymouth Court Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 1 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 43 hotels: Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection, Wyndham Blake Hotel, The Plymouth Chicago 3BD, The Plymouth Chicago 4BD (+39 more)
- 12 restaurants: Meli, Forno Mauri, Panda Express, Wingstop (+8 more)
- 2 attractions: San Marco II, The Museum of Contemporary Photography
- 5 entertainment: Buddy Guy's Legends, Jazz Showcase, Merle Reskin Theatre, Auditorium Theatre (+1 more)
- 5 health & wellness: Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Planet Fitness, Chicago Fit Results (+1 more)
- 5 parking: Plymouth Court Garage, 430 S Clark Street, Auditorium Parking, 318 South Federal (+1 more)
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners, Roosevelt Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
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 San Marco II (4 min away). Then continue with Kitty O’Shea’s (6 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 694 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 Harrison (Red line), about 128 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 13 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
Plymouth Court Cleaners
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Dry Cleaners
Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection
500 South Dearborn Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Wyndham Blake Hotel
500 South Dearborn Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Meli
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Forno Mauri
620 South Dearborn Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CVS Pharmacy
520 South State Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies