Starbucks
2 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
178 m / 584 ft
straight-line distance
68 places
within a 5-min walk
Starbucks is a cafe / coffee shop at 233 South Wacker Drive, about 178 m (2 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 Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 4 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 (178 m · ~2 min walk).
Getting to Starbucks
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 178 m on foot (2 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 4 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 Tower Self Park, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 52 m | 1 min walk |
| Union Station | 317 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 363 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1049 m | 13 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1063 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1075 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1167 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1503 m | 19 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2708 m | 34 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Starbucks
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Tower Self Park | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Starbucks
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 12 hotels: Canopy by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, JW Marriott Chicago, THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel (+8 more)
- 20 restaurants: Silk Road of Chicago, Potbelly, Dunkin', Jamba (+16 more)
- 4 bars: South Branch, Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge, Little Toasted, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center
- 5 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory, Money Museum (+1 more)
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 5 parking: Tower Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Traders Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking (+1 more)
- 9 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank (+5 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to Starbucks pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Ledge (1 min away). Then continue with South Branch (2 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 178 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 2-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Starbucks? +
The closest 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 237 m away — a 3-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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Corner Bakery
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Other Places Near Starbucks
The Ledge
Downtown Chicago
2 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Silk Road of Chicago
312 West Adams Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower
233 South Wacker Drive
2 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Color Factory
Downtown Chicago
1 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Potbelly
150 South Wacker Drive
3 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fifth Third Bank
244 South Franklin Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker Banks