Auditorium Parking
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
937 m / 3074 ft
straight-line distance
75 places
within a 5-min walk
Auditorium Parking is a public parking facility at 525 South Wabash Avenue, about 937 m (12 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Auditorium Parking sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (937 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to Auditorium Parking
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 937 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Harrison (Red line); 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 16 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 Hilton Parking, about 3 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 | 503 m | 6 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 552 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 639 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 845 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 949 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1158 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1282 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1398 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2303 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Auditorium Parking
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Auditorium Parking
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 38 hotels: Congress Plaza Hotel, HI Chicago, Travelodge Chicago, HI Chicago Hostel (+34 more)
- 9 restaurants: Panda Express, Wingstop, Dunkin', Meli (+5 more)
- 2 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks
- 2 bars: Kitty O’Shea’s, 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 6 attractions: Magdalene, The Museum of Contemporary Photography, Equestrian Indians (The Spearman), Equestrian Indians (The Bowman) (+2 more)
- 5 entertainment: Auditorium Theatre, Studebaker Theater, Merle Reskin Theatre, Buddy Guy's Legends (+1 more)
- 4 health & wellness: Planet Fitness, Athletico Physical Therapy, Knuckleheads Boxing & Family Fitness, Chicago Fit Results
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 Auditorium Parking
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Hilton Parking | Downtown Chicago | 3 min from here |
| Grant Park South Garage | 325 South Michigan Avenue | 4 min from here |
| Plymouth Court Garage | 711 South Plymouth Court | 4 min from here |
| Impark | 801 South Wabash Avenue | 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 Auditorium Parking from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Auditorium Parking is about 937 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Auditorium Parking? +
The closest 'L' stop is Harrison (Red line), about 230 m away — a 3-minute walk.
Is Auditorium Parking 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
Hilton Parking
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park South Garage
325 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Plymouth Court Garage
711 South Plymouth Court
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Impark
801 South Wabash Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker
318 South Federal
318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Adams-Wabash Self Park
17 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Auditorium Parking
Congress Plaza Hotel
520 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
HI Chicago
24 East Ida B. Wells Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Travelodge Chicago
65 East Harrison Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
HI Chicago Hostel
24 E Ida B Wells Drive
10 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Planet Fitness
521 South State Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness