Parking Garages & Lots the Chicago Loop

210 N Wells Self Park

12 min walk

from 311 S Wacker

4 min bike

via downtown streets

971 m / 3186 ft

straight-line distance

60 places

within a 5-min walk

210 N Wells Self Park is a public parking facility at 210 North Wells Street, about 971 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by LAZ Parking. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.

210 N Wells Self Park sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 12 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 (971 m · ~12 min walk).

Getting to 210 N Wells Self Park

From 311 South Wacker Drive

Head north — it's about 971 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.

By 'L' Train

Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple 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 12 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 Lake/Wells Self Park, about 1 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	403 m	5 min walk
Chicago Theatre	592 m	7 min walk
Willis Tower & Skydeck	804 m	10 min walk
Chicago Board of Trade	924 m	12 min walk
Union Station	949 m	12 min walk
Millennium Park (Cloud Gate)	1001 m	13 min walk
The Art Institute of Chicago	1149 m	14 min walk
Buckingham Fountain	1725 m	22 min walk
Navy Pier	2238 m	28 min walk

Everyday Essentials Near 210 N Wells Self Park

Nearest coffee	Starbucks	3 min walk
Nearest pharmacy	CVS Pharmacy	5 min walk
Nearest bank branch	Old Second National Bank	2 min walk
Nearest print/ship shop	FedEx Office	4 min walk
Nearest dry cleaner	Shiny Cleaners	9 min walk

Within a 5-Minute Walk of 210 N Wells Self Park

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2 banks: Old Second National Bank, Bank of America
1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
1 corporate services: DHL

The Neighborhood: The Chicago Loop

The Loop is Chicago's beating heart — the elevated trains that give the district its name rattle overhead past century-old skyscrapers, LaSalle Street's canyon of banks, State Street's flagship stores and the Theatre District's glowing marquees. By day it hums with office workers; by evening the riverfront, Millennium Park and dozens of restaurants keep it alive.

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If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives

Lake/Wells Self Park	177 North Wells Street	1 min from here
Franklin-Lake Self Park	174 North Franklin Street	2 min from here
Standard Parking Garage	150 North Wells Street	2 min from here
Washington Franklin Self Park	230 West Washington Street	3 min from here

Good to Know: Local Tips

Downtown Chicago parking is almost always cheaper reserved ahead through an app than driven up — often by half. Watch event pricing on Bears, Bulls and festival days, check your garage's clearance if you drive an SUV, and remember Lower Wacker entrances can be easy to miss on a first pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is 210 N Wells Self Park from 311 South Wacker Drive? +

210 N Wells Self Park is about 971 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.

What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to 210 N Wells Self Park? +

The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 277 m away — a 3-minute walk.

Is 210 N Wells Self Park a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +

At about 12 minutes on foot from 311 South Wacker Drive, it can be a solid backup when the building's own garage (262 spaces, entrances on Lower Wacker and Franklin) is full — compare rates before you drive in.

More Parking Garages & Lots Nearby

Lake/Wells Self Park

177 North Wells Street

11 min from 311 S Wacker

Franklin-Lake Self Park

174 North Franklin Street

11 min from 311 S Wacker

Standard Parking Garage

150 North Wells Street

11 min from 311 S Wacker

Washington Franklin Self Park

230 West Washington Street

9 min from 311 S Wacker

Government Center Self Park

181 North Clark Street

13 min from 311 S Wacker

Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park

172 West Madison Street

8 min from 311 S Wacker