318 South Federal
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
534 m / 1752 ft
straight-line distance
87 places
within a 5-min walk
318 South Federal is a public parking facility at 318 South Federal Street, about 534 m (7 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by InterPark. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
318 South Federal sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 11 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 (534 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to 318 South Federal
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 534 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Jackson (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 11 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 | 210 m | 3 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 520 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 582 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 819 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 868 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 935 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 950 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1125 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2392 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near 318 South Federal
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 3 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of 318 South Federal
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 32 hotels: Union League Club, The Standard Club, Sonder Plymouth, Ewing Annex Hotel (+28 more)
- 28 restaurants: Bistro Monadnock, Taco Bell Cantina, Subway, Dunkin' (+24 more)
- 7 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co. (+3 more)
- 2 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center
- 4 attractions: Flamingo, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, San Marco II
- 1 entertainment: Auditorium Theatre
- 2 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy
- 2 banks: Bank of America, Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office
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.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near 318 South Federal
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| 430 S Clark Street | 430 South Clark Street | 2 min from here |
| Traders Self Park | 326 South Wells Street | 4 min from here |
| Adams-Wabash Self Park | 17 East Adams Street | 4 min from here |
| Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage | 321-337 South Franklin Street | 5 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 318 South Federal from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
318 South Federal is about 534 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to 318 South Federal? +
The closest 'L' stop is Jackson (Blue) (Blue line), about 93 m away — a 1-minute walk.
Is 318 South Federal a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 7 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
430 S Clark Street
430 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Traders Self Park
326 South Wells Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Adams-Wabash Self Park
17 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage
321-337 South Franklin Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Tower Self Park
211-217 West Adams Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Auditorium Parking
525 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near 318 South Federal
Bistro Monadnock
325 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Union League Club
65 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
The Standard Club
320 South Plymouth Court
8 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Taco Bell Cantina
407 South Dearborn Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Subway
35 West Van Buren Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants