CVS Pharmacy
17 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1345 m / 4413 ft
straight-line distance
81 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 121 West Kinzie Street, about 1345 m (17 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 River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 2-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 (1345 m · ~17 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1345 m on foot (17 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple 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 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 5 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 Riverwalk | 240 m | 3 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 534 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1002 m | 13 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1177 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1241 m | 16 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1251 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1347 m | 17 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1825 m | 23 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1952 m | 24 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
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- 51 hotels: Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/River North, The Westin Chicago River North, SpringHill Suites Chicago Downtown/River North, Kinzie Hotel (+47 more)
- 8 restaurants: Freshii, Frontera Grill, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse (+4 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 10 bars: La Mez Agave Lounge, The Boss Bar, The Baton Show Lounge, Enolo Wine Cafe (+6 more)
- 1 attractions: Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360
- 2 entertainment: Celeste, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 1 parking: 210 N Wells Self Park
- 3 banks: Chase, Chase, Chase
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 2 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, WeWork
The Neighborhood: River North
North of the Chicago River, River North mixes gallery-district polish with big-energy nightlife. Steakhouses, rooftop bars, design showrooms and the Merchandise Mart sit within a few minutes' walk of the Magnificent Mile's shopping.
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 1345 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 17-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 178 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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La Mez Agave Lounge
108 West Kinzie Street
17 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
Celeste
111 West Hubbard Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Entertainment
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16 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Chase
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18 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
The Boss Bar
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18 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
The Baton Show Lounge
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19 min from 311 S Wacker Bars