Millennium Lakeside Garage
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1558 m / 5112 ft
straight-line distance
11 places
within a 5-min walk
Millennium Lakeside Garage is a public parking facility at 5 South Columbus Drive, about 1558 m (19 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a underground facility, roughly 3850 spaces, operated by Millennium Garages. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Millennium Lakeside Garage sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 9-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 23 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 (1558 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to Millennium Lakeside Garage
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1558 m on foot (19 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 9-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 23 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 Millennium 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) | 349 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 524 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 755 m | 9 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 782 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1038 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1232 m | 15 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1316 m | 16 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1460 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1817 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Millennium Lakeside Garage
| Nearest coffee | Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea | 6 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 5 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 8 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Millennium Lakeside Garage
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 3 hotels: Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Blueground Lakeshore East pool wd nr park CHI-1198, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago
- 1 restaurants: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
- 1 attractions: Cloud Gate
- 2 entertainment: Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance
- 1 health & wellness: Chicago Dental Boutique
- 1 pharmacies: 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 Lakeside Garage
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Millennium Garage | 5 South Columbus Drive | 2 min from here |
| Grant Park North Garage | 25 North Michigan Avenue | 5 min from here |
| Grant Park South Garage | 325 South Michigan Avenue | 8 min from here |
| 60 East Lake Self Park | 60 East Lake Street | 8 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 Lakeside Garage from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Millennium Lakeside Garage is about 1558 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Millennium Lakeside Garage? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 694 m away — a 9-minute walk.
Is Millennium Lakeside Garage a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 19 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
Millennium Garage
5 South Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park South Garage
325 South Michigan Avenue
13 min from 311 S Wacker
60 East Lake Self Park
60 East Lake Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
20-32 East Randolph Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker
Hotel Parking
57 East South Water Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Millennium Lakeside Garage
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
100 North Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Chicago Dental Boutique
333 East Benton Place
21 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
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
CVS Pharmacy
205 North Columbus Drive
20 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe
East Randolph Street 130
17 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants