CVS Pharmacy
18 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1408 m / 4619 ft
straight-line distance
32 places
within a 5-min walk
CVS Pharmacy is a pharmacy at 344 West Hubbard Street, about 1408 m (18 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 4-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 (1408 m · ~18 min walk).
Getting to CVS Pharmacy
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1408 m on foot (18 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 4-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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 6 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 | 668 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 954 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1250 m | 16 min walk |
| Union Station | 1293 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1414 m | 18 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1415 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1617 m | 20 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2198 m | 27 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2377 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near CVS Pharmacy
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 6 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 2 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 8 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of CVS Pharmacy
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- 20 hotels: Blueground River North rooftop pool nr Mart CHI-1129, Blueground River North rooftop gym nr Mart CHI-1135, River N 1BR w gym pool lounge nr L CHI-817, River North 1br w gym pool roof nr Riverwalk CHI-816 (+16 more)
- 3 restaurants: Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Meli Cafe, Freshii
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 4 bars: Reverie, The Bassment, Gilt Bar, The Library
- 1 entertainment: Sound Bar
- 1 health & wellness: Thread Away
- 1 banks: Chase
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
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 1408 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 18-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 326 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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