Planet Fitness
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
799 m / 2621 ft
straight-line distance
83 places
within a 5-min walk
Planet Fitness is a health & wellness spot at 521 South State Street, about 799 m (10 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
Planet Fitness sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 2-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 (799 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to Planet Fitness
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 799 m on foot (10 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 514 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 556 m | 7 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 692 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 820 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 880 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1141 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1145 m | 14 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1360 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2387 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Planet Fitness
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Auditorium Parking | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Planet Fitness
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- 42 hotels: HI Chicago Hostel, HI Chicago, Bluegreen Vacations Hotel Blake, Ascend Resort Collection, The Plymouth Chicago 3BD (+38 more)
- 11 restaurants: Panda Express, Wingstop, Meli, Dunkin' (+7 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 1 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 6 attractions: The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Magdalene, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) (+2 more)
- 4 entertainment: Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theater, Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends
- 6 parking: Auditorium Parking, Plymouth Court Garage, 318 South Federal, Hilton Parking (+2 more)
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 2 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners, Roosevelt Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
The Neighborhood: Printers Row
Printers Row's handsome brick lofts once housed the country's biggest printing trade; today they hold cafes, bookshops and residences on quiet, tree-lined blocks — a calm pocket five minutes' walk from the Loop's bustle.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Planet 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 Planet Fitness from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Planet Fitness is about 799 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 10-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Planet Fitness? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 156 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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Panda Express
515 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
CVS Pharmacy
520 South State Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
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HI Chicago
24 East Ida B. Wells Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Wingstop
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10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Auditorium Parking
525 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Parking