Starbucks
15 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1176 m / 3858 ft
straight-line distance
24 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 940 West Harrison Street, about 1176 m (15 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 Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 12 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 (1176 m · ~15 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 1176 m on foot (15 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); 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 12 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 Halsted Street Parking Structure, about 7 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 | 930 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1270 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1514 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2188 m | 27 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2242 m | 28 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2259 m | 28 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2397 m | 30 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2593 m | 32 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3930 m | 49 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 8 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Clean As A Whistle Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 18 hotels: West Loop - City Views With In & Out Parking 2, West Loop - City Views With In & Out Parking 4, West Loop - City Views With In & Out Parking 5, West Loop - City Views With In & Out Parking 3 (+14 more)
- 2 restaurants: Giordano's Pizzeria, 9 Muses Bar & Grill
- 2 attractions: National Hellenic Museum, Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Near West Side
The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.
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 National Hellenic Museum (5 min away). Then continue with Stelios Bottles & Bites (9 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 1176 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 15-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 107 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Starbucks? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 3 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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15 min from 311 S Wacker
Starbucks
500 West Jackson Boulevard
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Corner Bakery
444 West Jackson Boulevard
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Peet's Coffee
222 South Riverside Plaza
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Starbucks
The UPS Store
910 West Van Buren Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Giordano's Pizzeria
815 West Van Buren Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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