CVS Pharmacy
11 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
883 m / 2897 ft
straight-line distance
100 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 1 South State Street, about 883 m (11 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — handy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and everyday essentials while you're downtown.
CVS Pharmacy sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 14 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 (883 m · ~11 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 883 m on foot (11 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Red) (Red line); 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 14 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 Adams-Wabash Self Park, about 4 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 364 m | 5 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 396 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 429 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 590 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 662 m | 8 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 765 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 973 m | 12 min walk |
| Union Station | 1114 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1919 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | U.S. Bank | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Adams-Wabash Self Park | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 10 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
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- 22 hotels: Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Hampton Majestic Chicago Theatre District, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Studio (+18 more)
- 19 restaurants: Garrett Popcorn Shops, Naf Naf Grill, Rosetta Italian, Atwood (+15 more)
- 11 cafes: Starbucks, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Dollop Coffee Co. (+7 more)
- 4 bars: Lobby Bar at Palmer House, The Row Tavern, 2Twenty2 Tavern, Roanoke Restaurant
- 16 attractions: Museum of Illusions, Four Seasons, Chicago Picasso Braille Model, Pritzker Military Museum & Library (+12 more)
- 8 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Chicago Cultural Center, Gene Siskel Film Center (+4 more)
- 3 health & wellness: Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry, First Ascent Block 37
- 3 parking: Adams-Wabash Self Park, Grant Park North Garage, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage
- 5 banks: U.S. Bank, Bank of America, Chase, Bank of America (+1 more)
- 3 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, 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 CVS Pharmacy
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Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
Downtown CVS and Walgreens locations cluster every few blocks in the Loop; most handle prescriptions on weekdays with shorter weekend pharmacy-counter hours even when the front store is open late. For travelers, they're also the quickest stop for chargers, umbrellas and forgotten toiletries.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is CVS Pharmacy from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
CVS Pharmacy is about 883 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 11-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about 118 m away — a 1-minute walk.
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