The Buckingham Hotel

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The Buckingham Hotel is a hotel located at 425 South Financial Place, about 360 m (4 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive in the heart of downtown Chicago. Its location puts the Willis Tower, Union Station, the Chicago Riverwalk and the Loop's offices, theatres and restaurants within easy reach.

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The Buckingham Hotel sits in Printers Row. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (360 m · ~4 min walk).

Getting to The Buckingham Hotel

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head southeast — it's about 360 m on foot (4 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 9 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 430 S Clark Street, 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	230 m	3 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	433 m	5 min walk
Union Station	707 m	9 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	854 m	11 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1090 m	14 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1142 m	14 min walk
Chicago Theatre	1171 m	15 min walk
Chicago Riverwalk	1306 m	16 min walk
Navy Pier	2665 m	33 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near The Buckingham Hotel

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	4 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	5 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Fifth Third Bank	5 min walk
Nearest public garage	430 S Clark Street	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	The UPS Store	6 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Plymouth Court Cleaners	4 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of The Buckingham Hotel

Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.

• 17 restaurants: Qdoba, Panda Express, McDonald's, Meli (+13 more)
• 2 cafes: Starbucks, Intelligentsia Coffee
• 6 attractions: San Marco II, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, Color Factory (+2 more)
• 5 parking: 430 S Clark Street, Traders Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, 318 South Federal (+1 more)
• 1 banks: Fifth Third Bank
• 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
• 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
• 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office

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.

Location Breakdown: Staying at The Buckingham Hotel

Places to eat & drink within 5 min

19

Attractions within ~12 min walk

27

Nearest 'L' station

LaSalle/Van Buren · 2 min

Union Station

9 min walk

Willis Tower / Skydeck

5 min walk

Based on this directory's live data, this address best suits rail travelers arriving at Union Station; anyone with business around Willis Tower and Wacker Drive. Everything in the table is a real walking estimate at a normal city pace (~80 m/min) — no taxi required for any of it.

Good to Know: Local Tips

Timing matters in the Loop: hotel rates here swing with the convention calendar and summer festival season (June–August, peaking around Lollapalooza), while January–February and most Sundays bring the softest prices. Booking two to three weeks ahead usually beats same-week rates downtown.

Practical notes for this location: Chicago hotel bills add roughly 17% in combined taxes, most downtown properties are fully non-smoking, and valet parking typically runs high — if you're driving, compare the reserve-ahead garages in this directory before committing to the hotel's own valet.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is The Buckingham Hotel from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

The Buckingham Hotel is about 360 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 4-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The Buckingham Hotel? +

The closest 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 129 m away — a 2-minute walk.

How do I get to The Buckingham Hotel from the airport? +

From O'Hare (ORD), take the CTA Blue line to the Loop (about 45 min) or a taxi/rideshare (30–60 min depending on traffic). From Midway (MDW), the Orange line reaches the Loop in about 25 minutes. Union Station, 9 min away on foot, serves Metra and Amtrak.

Is The Buckingham Hotel close to Willis Tower? +

Yes — Willis Tower and its Skydeck are about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.

Where can I park near The Buckingham Hotel? +

The nearest public garage in this directory is 430 S Clark Street, about 2 min away on foot. Downtown garages are cheapest when reserved in advance through parking apps.