The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
22 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1735 m / 5692 ft
straight-line distance
69 places
within a 5-min walk
The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty is a health & wellness spot at 430 North Michigan Avenue, about 1735 m (22 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — convenient for Loop workers and downtown residents.
The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 23 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 (1735 m · ~22 min walk).
Getting to The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1735 m on foot (22 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (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 23 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 Hotel Parking, about 5 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 Riverwalk | 554 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 571 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 849 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1190 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1331 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1523 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1577 m | 20 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1677 m | 21 min walk |
| Union Station | 1834 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 20 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
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- 37 hotels: The Gwen, InterContinental Chicago Hotel, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, Streeterville 2br w pool gym nr Riverwalk CHI-881 (+33 more)
- 7 restaurants: Shaw’s Crab House, Eataly, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's (+3 more)
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 3 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's
- 9 attractions: Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue, Museum of Ice Cream, Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Wendella Tours - Dock 4 (+5 more)
- 3 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Bally's
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, WeWork
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
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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 The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty is about 1735 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 330 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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