Theater District Self Park
13 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1075 m / 3527 ft
straight-line distance
90 places
within a 5-min walk
Theater District Self Park is a public parking facility at 181 North Dearborn Street, about 1075 m (13 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by iParkit. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Theater District Self Park sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 15 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 (1075 m · ~13 min walk).
Getting to Theater District Self Park
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1075 m on foot (13 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 15 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 Government Center Self Park, about 1 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
| Chicago Theatre | 140 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 236 m | 3 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 564 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 783 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 879 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 918 m | 11 min walk |
| Union Station | 1193 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1360 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1836 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Theater District Self Park
| Nearest coffee | Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Theater District Self Park
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 33 hotels: Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District, Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, The Marquee at Block 37 (+29 more)
- 10 restaurants: The Dearborn, Atwood, Legal Sea Foods, Morton's The Steakhouse (+6 more)
- 7 cafes: Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee, Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Starbucks (+3 more)
- 5 bars: City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk, Elephant & Castle, Bar Louie, Bar Allegro (+1 more)
- 9 attractions: Monument With Standing Beast, Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Miro's Chicago (+5 more)
- 9 entertainment: James M. Nederlander Theatre, Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre (+5 more)
- 3 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 5 banks: Chase, Bank of America, U.S. Bank, Chase (+1 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 2 corporate services: DHL, WeWork
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 Theater District Self Park
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
| Government Center Self Park | 181 North Clark Street | 1 min from here |
| Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage | 20-32 East Randolph Street | 2 min from here |
| 60 East Lake Self Park | 60 East Lake Street | 3 min from here |
| Hotel Parking | 57 East South Water 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 Theater District Self Park from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Theater District Self Park is about 1075 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 13-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Theater District Self Park? +
The closest 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 110 m away — a 1-minute walk.
Is Theater District Self Park a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 13 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
Government Center Self Park
181 North Clark Street
13 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
Hotel Parking
57 East South Water Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Lake/Wells Self Park
177 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Standard Parking Garage
150 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Theater District Self Park
James M. Nederlander Theatre
24 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Owen Bruner Goodman Theatre
190 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Goodman Theatre Center
170 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Cambria Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Theatre District
32 West Randolph Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre
170 North Dearborn Street
12 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment