Making the Difference International, Inc
20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1625 m / 5331 ft
straight-line distance
25 places
within a 5-min walk
Making the Difference International, Inc is a health & wellness spot at 1325 South Wabash Avenue, about 1625 m (20 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Making the Difference International, Inc sits in South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 24 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 (1625 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to Making the Difference International, Inc
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1625 m on foot (20 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 24 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 SP+, 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
| Buckingham Fountain | 1271 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1507 m | 19 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1583 m | 20 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1737 m | 22 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1930 m | 24 min walk |
| Union Station | 1930 m | 24 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2252 m | 28 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2476 m | 31 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3236 m | 40 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Making the Difference International, Inc
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 13 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 16 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | SP+ | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 9 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | June 1250 Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Making the Difference International, Inc
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- 19 hotels: South Loop 2 Bedroom Apt, South Loop 4 Bedroom apt, South Loop 3 Bedroom Apt, Hotel BnB (+15 more)
- 1 restaurants: Giordano's Pizzeria
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: June 1250 Cleaners, Cleaners
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 Making the Difference International, Inc
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 5.6/10 · 31 reviews · 1 min walk from here
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 Making the Difference International, Inc from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Making the Difference International, Inc is about 1625 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Making the Difference International, Inc? +
The closest 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about 260 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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