Chicago Theatre
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15 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1167 m / 3829 ft
straight-line distance
89 places
within a 5-min walk
Chicago Theatre is an entertainment venue at 175 North State Street, about 1167 m (15 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Chicago Theatre sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-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 (1167 m · ~15 min walk).
Getting to Chicago Theatre
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1167 m on foot (15 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 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 Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, 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
| Chicago Theatre | 22 m | 1 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 314 m | 4 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 449 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 713 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 937 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1017 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1277 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1311 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1701 m | 21 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Chicago Theatre
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 7 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Chicago Theatre
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 33 hotels: The Wit Hotel, Virgin Hotels Chicago, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Premier Penthouses and Apartment with Captivating Views of Millennium Park (+29 more)
- 7 restaurants: Morton's The Steakhouse, The Dearborn, Atwood, Giordano's Pizzeria (+3 more)
- 7 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery (+3 more)
- 4 bars: Elephant & Castle, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, The Row Tavern, Bar Louie
- 11 attractions: We Will Chicago, American Writers Museum, Museum of Illusions, Chicago Picasso (+7 more)
- 4 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute, Relationship Reality 312
- 5 parking: Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, 60 East Lake Self Park, Theater District Self Park, Hotel Parking (+1 more)
- 4 banks: Chase, Chase, U.S. Bank, Bank of America
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 2 corporate services: DHL, WeWork
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 Chicago Theatre
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesGood 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 Chicago Theatre from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Chicago Theatre is about 1167 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 15-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Chicago Theatre? +
The closest 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 52 m away — a 1-minute walk.
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