CVS Pharmacy
12 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
4 min bike
via downtown streets
984 m / 3228 ft
straight-line distance
67 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 310 South Michigan Avenue, about 984 m (12 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 Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 16 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 (984 m · ~12 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 984 m on foot (12 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink 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 16 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 Grant Park South Garage, about 1 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
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 178 m | 2 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 518 m | 6 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 542 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 645 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 861 m | 11 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 939 m | 12 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1122 m | 14 min walk |
| Union Station | 1301 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2009 m | 25 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park South Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
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- 13 restaurants: Russian Tea Time, Exchequer Restaurant & Pub, Dunkin', Brightwok Kitchen (+9 more)
- 5 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks, Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea (+1 more)
- 2 bars: 2Twenty2 Tavern, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
- 13 attractions: Sir Georg Solti Bust, Lion “in an attitude of defiance”, Hector Guimard Metro entrance, Begin Route 66 (+9 more)
- 4 entertainment: Symphony Center, Studebaker Theater, Auditorium Theatre, James C. Petrillo Music Shell
- 1 health & wellness: Planet Fitness
- 3 parking: Grant Park South Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park, Auditorium Parking
- 1 banks: Bank of America
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Spaces
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 984 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 12-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to CVS Pharmacy? +
The closest 'L' stop is Adams/Wabash (Brown, Green, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 172 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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