Buddy Guy's Legends
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12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
967 m / 3173 ft
straight-line distance
89 places
within a 5-min walk
Buddy Guy's Legends is an entertainment venue at 700 South Wabash Avenue, about 967 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Buddy Guy's Legends 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 16 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 (967 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to Buddy Guy's Legends
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 967 m on foot (12 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 16 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 Hilton Parking, about 1 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 702 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 738 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 774 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1024 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1115 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1313 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1409 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1634 m | 20 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2558 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Buddy Guy's Legends
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hilton Parking | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Buddy Guy's Legends
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 55 hotels: Wabash 4BR - Pool Free In & Out Parking 2, Wabash 4BR - Pool Free In & Out Parking 4, Unknown Accommodation, Wabash 4BR - Pool Free In & Out Parking 1 (+51 more)
- 7 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Wingstop, Forno Mauri, Panda Express (+3 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 1 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s
- 4 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Magdalene, Equestrian Indians (The Bowman)
- 6 health & wellness: Paradise Unisex Spa, Chicago Fit Results, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy (+2 more)
- 5 parking: Hilton Parking, Plymouth Court Garage, Impark, SP+ (+1 more)
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Roosevelt Cleaners, Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, 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 Buddy Guy's Legends
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9/10 · 1 reviews · 2 min walk from here
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Good to Know: Local Tips
For shows and live music downtown, buy ahead — Broadway in Chicago runs and weekend concerts sell out regularly. Rush and day-of lotteries can yield serious discounts if your dates are flexible, and pre-theatre dinner reservations around the district go fast from 5:30pm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Buddy Guy's Legends from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Buddy Guy's Legends is about 967 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Buddy Guy's Legends? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 154 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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