Presidential Towers Garage
9 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
722 m / 2369 ft
straight-line distance
53 places
within a 5-min walk
Presidential Towers Garage is a public parking facility at 32 South Jefferson Street, about 722 m (9 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by Presidential Towers. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Presidential Towers Garage sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 6-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 5 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 (722 m · ~9 min walk).
Getting to Presidential Towers Garage
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 722 m on foot (9 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 6-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 5 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 Washington Franklin Self Park, about 9 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 | 392 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 679 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 989 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1296 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1405 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1643 m | 21 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1671 m | 21 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2122 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3103 m | 39 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Presidential Towers Garage
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Presidential Towers Garage
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- 14 hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Crowne Plaza Chicago West Loop, Penthouse With Heated Pool - The Windy - Cloud9 (+10 more)
- 22 restaurants: Naf Naf Grill, Five Guys, Blaze Pizza, Mammoth Poke & Ramen (+18 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 3 bars: Madison Tavern, Ovie Bar & Grill, CH Distillery
- 1 attractions: Batcolumn
- 5 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Family Planning Associates, Massage Evolved, Midwest Express Clinic (+1 more)
- 2 banks: Chase, Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners, Capitol Cleaners
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Presidential Towers Garage
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If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| Washington Franklin Self Park | 230 West Washington Street | 9 min from here |
| The Poetry Garage | 201-223 West Madison Street | 9 min from here |
| Franklin-Lake Self Park | 174 North Franklin Street | 10 min from here |
| Tower Self Park | 211-217 West Adams Street | 10 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 Presidential Towers Garage from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Presidential Towers Garage is about 722 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 9-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Presidential Towers Garage? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 510 m away — a 6-minute walk.
Is Presidential Towers Garage a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 9 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
Washington Franklin Self Park
230 West Washington Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker
The Poetry Garage
201-223 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker
Franklin-Lake Self Park
174 North Franklin Street
11 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
Monroe & Wells Parking
183 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Presidential Towers Garage
Batcolumn
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
10 South Clinton Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Naf Naf Grill
14 South Clinton Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Five Guys
22 South Clinton Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Blaze Pizza
24 South Clinton Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Mammoth Poke & Ramen
28 South Clinton Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants