Adams-Wabash Self Park
10 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
839 m / 2753 ft
straight-line distance
88 places
within a 5-min walk
Adams-Wabash Self Park is a public parking facility at 17 East Adams Street, about 839 m (10 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by iParkit. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Adams-Wabash Self Park sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-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 (839 m · ~10 min walk).
Getting to Adams-Wabash Self Park
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 839 m on foot (10 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 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 Grant Park South Garage, about 4 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 245 m | 3 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 472 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 502 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 709 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 747 m | 9 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 770 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 949 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1135 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2037 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Adams-Wabash Self Park
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Adams-Wabash Self Park
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 27 hotels: The Palmer House Hilton, University Club of Chicago, Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District, The Standard Club (+23 more)
- 20 restaurants: Brightwok Kitchen, Dunkin', Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Russian Tea Time (+16 more)
- 7 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+3 more)
- 3 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Row Tavern
- 12 attractions: Begin Route 66, Lion “in an attitude of defiance”, Lion "on the prowl", Pritzker Military Museum & Library (+8 more)
- 4 entertainment: Symphony Center, CIBC Theatre, Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre
- 2 health & wellness: Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Chase, U.S. Bank
- 4 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Walgreens
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: Spaces, 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 Adams-Wabash Self Park
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Check RatesIf This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Grant Park South Garage | 325 South Michigan Avenue | 4 min from here |
| 318 South Federal | 318 South Federal Street | 4 min from here |
| Grant Park North Garage | 25 North Michigan Avenue | 6 min from here |
| Auditorium Parking | 525 South Wabash Avenue | 6 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 Adams-Wabash Self Park from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Adams-Wabash Self Park is about 839 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 10-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Adams-Wabash Self Park? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 52 m away — a 1-minute walk.
Is Adams-Wabash Self Park a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 10 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
Grant Park South Garage
325 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker
318 South Federal
318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Auditorium Parking
525 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker
430 S Clark Street
430 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Millennium Garage
5 South Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Adams-Wabash Self Park
Brightwok Kitchen
21 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Dunkin'
31 East Adams Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
2Twenty2 Tavern
222 South Wabash Avenue
11 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
226 South Wabash Avenue
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Bank of America
201 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
The UPS Store
17 East Monroe Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops