CVS Pharmacy
23 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1833 m / 6014 ft
straight-line distance
70 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 25 East Ohio Street, about 1833 m (23 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 Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 2-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 (1833 m · ~23 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1833 m on foot (23 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); 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 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 Hotel Parking, about 8 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 | 603 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 752 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1118 m | 14 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1446 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1531 m | 19 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1667 m | 21 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1669 m | 21 min walk |
| Union Station | 1875 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1962 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 8 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 19 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
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- 38 hotels: Freehand Chicago, ACME Hotel Company, Hilton Garden Inn Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile, Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown (+34 more)
- 11 restaurants: Fleming's, Pizzeria Uno, Eataly, Pizzeria Due (+7 more)
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 4 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's, Enolo Wine Cafe
- 5 attractions: Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Illinois Holocaust Museum Presents Experience360, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue (+1 more)
- 3 entertainment: Bally's, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant
- 3 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Orangetheory Fitness
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, Fort Dearborn Post Office
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 1833 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 121 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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Fleming's
25 East Ohio Street
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29 East Ohio Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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23 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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23 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels