Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1145 m / 3757 ft
straight-line distance
96 places
within a 5-min walk
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage is a public parking facility at 20-32 East Randolph Street, about 1145 m (14 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility, operated by InterPark. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (1145 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1145 m on foot (14 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 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 16 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 60 East Lake Self Park, 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
| Chicago Theatre | 97 m | 1 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 378 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 387 m | 5 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 639 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 900 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1001 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1202 m | 15 min walk |
| Union Station | 1309 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1693 m | 21 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 14 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 38 hotels: Premier Penthouses and Apartment with Captivating Views of Millennium Park, The Wit Hotel, Virgin Hotels Chicago, Arlo Chicago (+34 more)
- 10 restaurants: The Dearborn, Atwood, Morton's The Steakhouse, Giordano's Pizzeria (+6 more)
- 8 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee (+4 more)
- 3 bars: Elephant & Castle, The Row Tavern, City Winery at the Chicago Riverwalk
- 9 attractions: We Will Chicago, American Writers Museum, Museum of Illusions, Cow (+5 more)
- 8 entertainment: Chicago Theatre, Gene Siskel Film Center, James M. Nederlander Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37 (+4 more)
- 4 health & wellness: First Ascent Block 37, Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute, Relationship Reality 312
- 4 banks: Chase, U.S. Bank, Chase, Bank of America
- 5 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens (+1 more)
- 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 Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9.2/10 · 10 reviews · 1 min walk from here
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If This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| 60 East Lake Self Park | 60 East Lake Street | 2 min from here |
| Theater District Self Park | 181 North Dearborn Street | 2 min from here |
| Hotel Parking | 57 East South Water Street | 3 min from here |
| Government Center Self Park | 181 North Clark 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 Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage is about 1145 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage? +
The closest 'L' stop is State/Lake (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 125 m away — a 2-minute walk.
Is Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 14 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
60 East Lake Self Park
60 East Lake Street
16 min from 311 S Wacker
Theater District Self Park
181 North Dearborn Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Hotel Parking
57 East South Water Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Government Center Self Park
181 North Clark Street
13 min from 311 S Wacker
Grant Park North Garage
25 North Michigan Avenue
15 min from 311 S Wacker
Millennium Garage
5 South Columbus Drive
17 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
Walgreens
151 North State Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Chicago Theatre
175 North State Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Premier Penthouses and Apartment with Captivating Views of Millennium Park
60 East Randolph Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Intelligentsia Coffee
53 East Randolph Street
15 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Elephant & Castle
185 North Wabash Avenue
16 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Gene Siskel Film Center
164 North State Street
14 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment