CVS Pharmacy
20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1638 m / 5374 ft
straight-line distance
38 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 205 North Columbus Drive, about 1638 m (20 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 Lake (Red) (Red line), about a 8-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 23 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 (1638 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1638 m on foot (20 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Lake (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 8-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 23 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 Millennium Lakeside Garage, 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 438 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 587 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 761 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 817 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1137 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1164 m | 15 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1343 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1511 m | 19 min walk |
| Union Station | 1842 m | 23 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Millennium Lakeside Garage | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 10 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 18 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 23 hotels: Blueground Lakeshore East pool wd nr park CHI-1198, Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, Fairmont Hotel Chicago, Swissotel Chicago (+19 more)
- 2 restaurants: Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, Giordano's Pizzeria
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 4 attractions: Odyssey Chicago River, Chicago Architecture Center, American Writers Museum, Shoreline Sightseeing
- 2 entertainment: Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, Jay Pritzker Pavilion
- 2 health & wellness: Chicago Dental Boutique, Relationship Reality 312
- 2 parking: Millennium Lakeside Garage, Millennium Garage
- 1 banks: Chase
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
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Good 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 1638 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Lake (Red) (Red line), about 611 m away — a 8-minute walk.
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