Family Planning Associates
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
929 m / 3048 ft
straight-line distance
48 places
within a 5-min walk
Family Planning Associates is a health & wellness spot at 659 West Washington Street, about 929 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Family Planning Associates sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 8 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 (929 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to Family Planning Associates
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 929 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 8 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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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
| Union Station | 607 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 869 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1176 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1323 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1473 m | 18 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1784 m | 22 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1791 m | 22 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2293 m | 29 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3155 m | 39 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Family Planning Associates
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Family Planning Associates
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- 8 hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Blueground West Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1180, W Loop 2BR w pool gym lounge nr L CHI-748 (+4 more)
- 15 restaurants: Bonyeon, Sepia, Asadito, Slightly Toasted (+11 more)
- 4 cafes: Starbucks, Sawada Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks
- 10 bars: Haymarket Pub & Brewery, Esco, CH Distillery, Fox Bar (+6 more)
- 2 attractions: Batcolumn, Kavi Gupta Gallery
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: Shiny Cleaners, Paramount Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop
Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Family Planning Associates
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Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
Most downtown gyms and studios peak before work (6–8am) and right after (5–7pm); midday visits are the quiet window. Many offer day passes or first-class-free deals for visitors staying at nearby hotels — worth asking before paying drop-in rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Family Planning Associates from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Family Planning Associates is about 929 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Family Planning Associates? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 430 m away — a 5-minute walk.
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Batcolumn
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9 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Bank of America
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Presidential Towers Garage
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9 min from 311 S Wacker Parking