Civic Opera House
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
575 m / 1886 ft
straight-line distance
67 places
within a 5-min walk
Civic Opera House is an entertainment venue at 20 North Wacker Dr, about 575 m (7 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Civic Opera House sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 6 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 (575 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Civic Opera House
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 575 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 4-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 6 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 Washington Franklin Self Park, about 3 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 | 428 m | 5 min walk |
| Union Station | 489 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 669 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 822 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 902 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1176 m | 15 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1189 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1715 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2602 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Civic Opera House
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Washington Franklin Self Park | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Civic Opera House
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 9 hotels: Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop, Blueground The Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1176 (+5 more)
- 27 restaurants: Naf Naf Grill, Panda Express, Noodles & Company, Chipotle (+23 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 5 bars: South Branch, Madison Tavern, Ovie Bar & Grill, Bar Allegro (+1 more)
- 2 attractions: Museum of Broadcast Communications, The Ledge
- 3 health & wellness: One Medical, Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Massage Evolved
- 5 parking: Washington Franklin Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Franklin-Lake Self Park (+1 more)
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Chase, U.S. Bank (+1 more)
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 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 Civic Opera House
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 Civic Opera House from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Civic Opera House is about 575 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Civic Opera House? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 290 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Civic Opera House
TechNexus
20 North Wacker Drive
7 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
The UPS Store
29 North Wacker Drive
7 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Bank of America
110 North Wacker Drive
8 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
FedEx Office
101 North Wacker Drive
8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Fifth Third Bank
1 South Wacker Drive
6 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Leathercare Shoe Repair
30 South Wacker Drive
6 min from 311 S Wacker Shoe Repair