Grant Park South Garage
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1057 m / 3468 ft
straight-line distance
46 places
within a 5-min walk
Grant Park South Garage is a public parking facility at 325 South Michigan Avenue, about 1057 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a underground facility, roughly 1350 spaces, operated by Millennium Garages. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Grant Park South Garage sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1057 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Grant Park South Garage
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 1057 m on foot (13 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 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 17 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 Adams-Wabash Self Park, 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 | 181 m | 2 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 467 m | 6 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 528 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 720 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 903 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1015 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1172 m | 15 min walk |
| Union Station | 1377 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1976 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Grant Park South Garage
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Grant Park South Garage
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 11 hotels: Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 5, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking-2, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 3, Downtown Chicago Stay with Free In & Out Parking 4 (+7 more)
- 6 restaurants: Russian Tea Time, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Dunkin', Brightwok Kitchen (+2 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 2 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
- 13 attractions: Sir Georg Solti Bust, Hector Guimard Metro entrance, Lion “in an attitude of defiance”, Begin Route 66 (+9 more)
- 4 entertainment: Symphony Center, Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre, James C. Petrillo Music Shell
- 1 health & wellness: Planet Fitness
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 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 Grant Park South Garage
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Check RatesIf This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Adams-Wabash Self Park | 17 East Adams Street | 4 min from here |
| Auditorium Parking | 525 South Wabash Avenue | 4 min from here |
| Grant Park North Garage | 25 North Michigan Avenue | 6 min from here |
| 318 South Federal | 318 South Federal Street | 7 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 Grant Park South Garage from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Grant Park South Garage is about 1057 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Grant Park South Garage? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 240 m away — a 3-minute walk.
Is Grant Park South Garage 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
Adams-Wabash Self Park
17 East Adams Street
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Auditorium Parking
525 South Wabash Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker
318 South Federal
318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Millennium Garage
5 South Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Hilton Parking
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Grant Park South Garage
Sir Georg Solti Bust
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
CVS Pharmacy
310 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Spaces
332 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Hector Guimard Metro Entrance
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Symphony Center
220 South Michigan Avenue
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Lion “in an Attitude of Defiance”
Downtown Chicago
13 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions