Millennium Garage
17 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1372 m / 4501 ft
straight-line distance
38 places
within a 5-min walk
Millennium Garage is a public parking facility at 5 South Columbus Drive, about 1372 m (17 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a underground facility, roughly 1850 spaces, operated by Millennium Garages. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Millennium Garage sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 7-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 20 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 (1372 m · ~17 min walk).
Getting to Millennium Garage
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1372 m on foot (17 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 7-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 20 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 North Garage, about 2 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 153 m | 2 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 389 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 591 m | 7 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 793 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 882 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1051 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1268 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1465 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1623 m | 20 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Millennium Garage
| Nearest coffee | Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 13 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Millennium Garage
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 11 hotels: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza, University Club of Chicago, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR (+7 more)
- 3 restaurants: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, The Gage, Giordano's Pizzeria
- 3 cafes: Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Intelligentsia Coffee
- 1 bars: The Row Tavern
- 9 attractions: Cloud Gate, Cow, Large Interior Form, Cubi VII (+5 more)
- 3 entertainment: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Chicago Cultural Center
- 1 health & wellness: Chicago Dental Boutique
- 2 banks: Chase, U.S. Bank
- 3 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
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 Millennium Garage
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesIf This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Grant Park North Garage | 25 North Michigan Avenue | 2 min from here |
| Millennium Lakeside Garage | 5 South Columbus Drive | 2 min from here |
| Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 20-32 East Randolph Street | 6 min from here |
| 60 East Lake Self Park | 60 East Lake 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 Millennium Garage from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Millennium Garage is about 1372 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 17-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Millennium Garage? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 531 m away — a 7-minute walk.
Is Millennium Garage a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 17 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 North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Millennium Lakeside Garage
5 South Columbus Drive
19 min from 311 S Wacker
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
20-32 East Randolph Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker
60 East Lake Self Park
60 East Lake Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park South Garage
325 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Hotel Parking
57 East South Water Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Millennium Garage
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
100 North Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
205 East Randolph Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Cloud Gate
Downtown Chicago
15 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
East Randolph Street 130
17 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Walgreens
30 North Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea
12 South Michigan Avenue
14 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes