Fort Dearborn Post Office
21 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1698 m / 5571 ft
straight-line distance
84 places
within a 5-min walk
Fort Dearborn Post Office is a business-services location at 540 North Dearborn Street, about 1698 m (21 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive in downtown Chicago.
Fort Dearborn Post Office sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 21 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (1698 m · ~21 min walk).
Getting to Fort Dearborn Post Office
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1698 m on foot (21 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); 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 21 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 Hotel Parking, about 9 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 Riverwalk | 518 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 761 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1197 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1494 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1531 m | 19 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1582 m | 20 min walk |
| Union Station | 1694 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1812 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2046 m | 26 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Fort Dearborn Post Office
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 9 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Fort Dearborn Post Office
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- 48 hotels: Aloft Chicago City Center, Aloft Chicago Downtown River North, Manilow Suites at The Grand Plaza, Hyatt Place Chicago / River North (+44 more)
- 15 restaurants: Maggiano's Little Italy, McDonald's, Frontera Grill, Portillo's (+11 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 7 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, O'Callaghan's (+3 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 3 entertainment: Celeste, Bally's, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 2 health & wellness: Thread Away, LaserAway
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Fort Dearborn Post Office
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.6/10 · 651 reviews · 2 min walk from here
Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
The blocks around Wacker Drive are dense with coworking floors, meeting rooms and business services — most coworking operators here sell day passes and hourly conference rooms, handy if you need a professional space between meetings at 311 South Wacker.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Fort Dearborn Post Office from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Fort Dearborn Post Office is about 1698 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 21-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Fort Dearborn Post Office? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 202 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Fort Dearborn Post Office
Aloft Chicago City Center
515 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Aloft Chicago Downtown River North
515 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Manilow Suites at The Grand Plaza
545 North Dearborn Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Hyatt Place Chicago / River North
66 West Illinois Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Maggiano's Little Italy
516 North Clark Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Fairfield Inn & Suites Chicago Downtown/River North
510 North Dearborn Street
20 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels