Studebaker Theater
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12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
992 m / 3255 ft
straight-line distance
59 places
within a 5-min walk
Studebaker Theater is an entertainment venue at 410 South Michigan Avenue, about 992 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. Check current schedules for shows and events during your visit to downtown Chicago.
Studebaker Theater sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (992 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to Studebaker Theater
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 992 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (Red) (Red line); 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 17 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 Auditorium Parking, about 2 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 368 m | 5 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 475 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 671 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 714 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 980 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1055 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1309 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1329 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2161 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Studebaker Theater
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Auditorium Parking | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Studebaker Theater
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 20 hotels: Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 3, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 4 (+16 more)
- 10 restaurants: Dunkin', Panda Express, Wingstop, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub (+6 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 1 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 10 attractions: Hector Guimard Metro entrance, Magdalene, Equestrian Indians (The Bowman), Equestrian Indians (The Spearman) (+6 more)
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 4 parking: Auditorium Parking, Grant Park South Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Hilton Parking
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 Studebaker Theater
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 Studebaker Theater from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Studebaker Theater is about 992 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Studebaker Theater? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Red) (Red line), about 330 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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