Monroe & Wells Parking
5 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
407 m / 1335 ft
straight-line distance
91 places
within a 5-min walk
Monroe & Wells Parking is a public parking facility at 183 West Monroe Street, about 407 m (5 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by Secure. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Monroe & Wells Parking sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 7 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 (407 m · ~5 min walk).
Getting to Monroe & Wells Parking
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 407 m on foot (5 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 7 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 The Poetry 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 260 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 282 m | 4 min walk |
| Union Station | 599 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 770 m | 10 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 808 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 837 m | 10 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 878 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1303 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2415 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Monroe & Wells Parking
| Nearest coffee | Corner Bakery | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Monroe & Wells Parking
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 20 hotels: THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, JW Marriott Chicago, The Kimpton Gray Hotel, The LaSalle Chicago (+16 more)
- 28 restaurants: McDonald's, Dunkin', Subway, Steadfast at the Gray (+24 more)
- 8 cafes: Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks (+4 more)
- 3 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant, South Branch
- 8 attractions: Money Museum, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, The Ledge (+4 more)
- 1 entertainment: CIBC Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 8 banks: Bank of America, First Northern Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank (+4 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, TechNexus
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 Monroe & Wells Parking
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
| The Poetry Garage | 201-223 West Madison Street | 2 min from here |
| Tower Self Park | 211-217 West Adams Street | 2 min from here |
| Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park | 172 West Madison Street | 3 min from here |
| Traders Self Park | 326 South 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 Monroe & Wells Parking from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Monroe & Wells Parking is about 407 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Monroe & Wells Parking? +
The closest 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 193 m away — a 2-minute walk.
Is Monroe & Wells Parking a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 5 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
The Poetry Garage
201-223 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Tower Self Park
211-217 West Adams Street
3 min from 311 S Wacker
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
172 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Traders Self Park
326 South Wells Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage
321-337 South Franklin Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker
Washington Franklin Self Park
230 West Washington Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Monroe & Wells Parking
THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
172 West Adams Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center
172 West Adams Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Corner Bakery
Downtown Chicago
6 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
McDonald's
186 West Adams Street
4 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Walgreens
200 West Adams Street
4 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Starbucks
39 South LaSalle Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes