Government Center Self Park
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1014 m / 3327 ft
straight-line distance
88 places
within a 5-min walk
Government Center Self Park is a public parking facility at 181 North Clark Street, about 1014 m (13 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.
Government Center Self Park sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, 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 (1014 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Government Center Self Park
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1014 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clark/Lake (Blue, 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 Theater District 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 | 226 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 255 m | 3 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 665 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 850 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 852 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 855 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 1105 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1435 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1943 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Government Center Self Park
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Government Center Self Park
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 36 hotels: Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, The Marquee at Block 37, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel (+32 more)
- 10 restaurants: The Dearborn, Luke's Lobster City Hall, Qdoba, Legal Sea Foods (+6 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 5 bars: City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Bar Allegro, Monk's Pub, Elephant & Castle (+1 more)
- 5 attractions: Monument With Standing Beast, Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago (+1 more)
- 8 entertainment: Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, James M. Nederlander Theatre (+4 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 3 banks: Chase, Bank of America, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 2 corporate services: DHL, WeWork
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 Government Center Self Park
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Theater District Self Park | 181 North Dearborn Street | 1 min from here |
| Lake/Wells Self Park | 177 North Wells Street | 3 min from here |
| Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 20-32 East Randolph Street | 4 min from here |
| Standard Parking Garage | 150 North Wells Street | 4 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 Government Center Self Park from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Government Center Self Park is about 1014 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Government Center Self Park? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clark/Lake (Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 58 m away — a 1-minute walk.
Is Government Center Self Park a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 13 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
Theater District Self Park
181 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Lake/Wells Self Park
177 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
20-32 East Randolph Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker
Standard Parking Garage
150 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
210 N Wells Self Park
210 North Wells Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker
60 East Lake Self Park
60 East Lake Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Government Center Self Park
Starbucks
180 North LaSalle Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
190 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Goodman Theatre Center
170 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
DHL
161 North Clark Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Corner Bakery
56 West Randolph Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes