Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
608 m / 1995 ft
straight-line distance
108 places
within a 5-min walk
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park is a public parking facility at 172 West Madison Street, about 608 m (8 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is a multi-storey facility. A practical alternative when the 311 South Wacker garage is full.
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 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 (608 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 608 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, 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 9 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 | 443 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 510 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 611 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 622 m | 8 min walk |
| Union Station | 706 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 838 m | 10 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 863 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1410 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2301 m | 29 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | First Northern Credit Union | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 10 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
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- 34 hotels: Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop (+30 more)
- 22 restaurants: Arby's, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Dunkin', Jimmy John's (+18 more)
- 12 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+8 more)
- 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, Bar Allegro, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Monk's Pub
- 5 attractions: Miro's Chicago, Chicago Picasso, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Monument With Standing Beast (+1 more)
- 4 entertainment: Cadillac Palace Theatre, Civic Opera House, Albert Ivar Goodman Theatre, Goodman Theatre Center
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 8 banks: First Northern Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, Chase, U.S. Bank (+4 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 4 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: TechNexus, DHL
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 Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
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Check RatesIf This Garage Is Full — Alternatives
| The Poetry Garage | 201-223 West Madison Street | 2 min from here |
| Washington Franklin Self Park | 230 West Washington Street | 2 min from here |
| Monroe & Wells Parking | 183 West Monroe Street | 3 min from here |
| Standard Parking Garage | 150 North Wells Street | 3 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 Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park is about 608 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 59 m away — a 1-minute walk.
Is Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park a good option for visiting 311 South Wacker? +
At about 8 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
Washington Franklin Self Park
230 West Washington Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker
Monroe & Wells Parking
183 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker
Standard Parking Garage
150 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Lake/Wells Self Park
177 North Wells Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Franklin-Lake Self Park
174 North Franklin Street
11 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
Arby's
5 North Wells Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Starbucks
200 West Madison Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Einstein Bros. Bagels
30 North LaSalle Street
9 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Peet's Coffee
10 South LaSalle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Dunkin'
201 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Jimmy John's
201 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants