CVS Pharmacy
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
1097 m / 3599 ft
straight-line distance
7 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 1154 South Clark Street, about 1097 m (14 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 South Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1097 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southeast — it's about 1097 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 17 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 SP+, about 7 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 Board of Trade | 1064 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1232 m | 15 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1319 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1370 m | 17 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1400 m | 17 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1727 m | 22 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1945 m | 24 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2121 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3207 m | 40 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 9 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 9 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | SP+ | 7 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Roosevelt Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 1 hotels: Kasa South Loop Chicago
- 1 entertainment: AMC Roosevelt Collection 16
- 4 health & wellness: Ulta Beauty, The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Massage Envy, TITLE Boxing Club
The Neighborhood: South Loop
The South Loop stretches from the railroad-era warehouses of Printers Row down to the Museum Campus, where the Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium line the lakefront. Grant Park, live-music clubs and student energy from nearby colleges give it a relaxed, local feel.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near CVS Pharmacy
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 9/10 · 2 reviews · 6 min walk from here
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 1097 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Roosevelt (Red, Orange & Green lines), about 373 m away — a 5-minute walk.
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Other Places Near CVS Pharmacy
Ulta Beauty
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13 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty
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13 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
Massage Envy
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14 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
TITLE Boxing Club
1136 South Delano Court
14 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness
AMC Roosevelt Collection 16
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11 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
Kasa South Loop Chicago
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11 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels