LA Fitness
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
940 m / 3084 ft
straight-line distance
6 places
within a 5-min walk
LA Fitness is a health & wellness spot at 1101 South Canal Street, about 940 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
LA Fitness sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 9-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (940 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to LA Fitness
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head south — it's about 940 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 (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 9-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 13 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 Halsted Street Parking Structure, about 8 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 | 1069 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1103 m | 14 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1107 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1700 m | 21 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1799 m | 22 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1973 m | 25 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2054 m | 26 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2153 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3537 m | 44 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near LA Fitness
| Nearest coffee | Corner Bakery | 13 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Halsted Street Parking Structure | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 11 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 11 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of LA Fitness
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 3 restaurants: Portillo's, Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen, Naf Naf Grill
- 1 banks: Chase
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near LA Fitness
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Good 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 LA Fitness from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
LA Fitness is about 940 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to LA Fitness? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 726 m away — a 9-minute walk.
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Chase
1130 South Canal Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Portillo's
520 West Taylor Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen
1141 South Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Walgreens
501 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Naf Naf Grill
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17 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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1011 South Delano Court
11 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment