Goodman Theatre Center
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13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1010 m / 3314 ft
straight-line distance
102 places
within a 5-min walk
Goodman Theatre Center is an entertainment venue at 170 North Dearborn Street, about 1010 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Goodman Theatre Center sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (1010 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Goodman Theatre Center
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1010 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clark/Lake (Blue, 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 14 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 Government Center Self Park, 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 | 216 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 255 m | 3 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 611 m | 8 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 802 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 828 m | 10 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 1117 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1382 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1914 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Goodman Theatre Center
| Nearest coffee | Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Government Center Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Goodman Theatre Center
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 43 hotels: Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, The Marquee at Block 37, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel (+39 more)
- 11 restaurants: The Dearborn, Luke's Lobster City Hall, Atwood, Qdoba (+7 more)
- 6 cafes: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 6 bars: City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Bar Allegro, Elephant & Castle, Monk's Pub (+2 more)
- 7 attractions: Monument With Standing Beast, Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago (+3 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 9 parking: Government Center Self Park, Theater District Self Park, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Lake/Wells Self Park (+5 more)
- 5 banks: Chase, Bank of America, Chase, U.S. Bank (+1 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 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 Goodman Theatre Center
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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 Goodman Theatre Center from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Goodman Theatre Center is about 1010 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Goodman Theatre Center? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 111 m away — a 1-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Goodman Theatre Center
Government Center Self Park
181 North Clark Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
50 West Randolph Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Corner Bakery
56 West Randolph Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Starbucks
180 North LaSalle Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
DHL
161 North Clark Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Theater District Self Park
181 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Parking