Halsted Street Parking Structure
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1122 m / 3681 ft
straight-line distance
1 places
within a 5-min walk
Halsted Street Parking Structure is a public parking facility at 801 South Halsted Street, about 1122 m (14 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by University of Illinois at Chicago. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Halsted Street Parking Structure sits in Near West Side. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 8-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 13 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 (1122 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Halsted Street Parking Structure
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southwest — it's about 1122 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 8-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 13 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 Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, about 15 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
| Union Station | 1037 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1269 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1413 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2127 m | 27 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2295 m | 29 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2313 m | 29 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2338 m | 29 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2344 m | 29 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3913 m | 49 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Halsted Street Parking Structure
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 7 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 9 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 10 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 10 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Halsted Street Parking Structure
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 1 attractions: Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
The Neighborhood: Near West Side
The Near West Side spreads west of the Kennedy Expressway, taking in the United Center's event crowds, the Illinois Medical District and the University of Illinois Chicago campus, with quick Blue-line and bus links back downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Halsted Street Parking Structure
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Check RatesIf This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage | 321-337 South Franklin Street | 15 min from here |
| Presidential Towers Garage | 32 South Jefferson Street | 15 min from here |
| Traders Self Park | 326 South Wells Street | 16 min from here |
| Tower Self Park | 211-217 West Adams Street | 17 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 Halsted Street Parking Structure from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Halsted Street Parking Structure is about 1122 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Halsted Street Parking Structure? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 633 m away — a 8-minute walk.
Is Halsted Street Parking Structure a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 14 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
Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage
321-337 South Franklin Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Presidential Towers Garage
32 South Jefferson Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Traders Self Park
326 South Wells Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Tower Self Park
211-217 West Adams Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker
430 S Clark Street
430 South Clark Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Plymouth Court Garage
711 South Plymouth Court
10 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Halsted Street Parking Structure
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
UIC Dorin Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road
18 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services
Manny’s Cafeteria and Delicatessen
1141 South Jefferson Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Portillo's
520 West Taylor Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Starbucks
940 West Harrison Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
CorePower Yoga
555 West Roosevelt Road
16 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness