Walgreens
20 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1635 m / 5364 ft
straight-line distance
35 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 1051 West Randolph Street, about 1635 m (20 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — handy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and everyday essentials while you're downtown.
Walgreens sits in Greektown / West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about a 13-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 (1635 m · ~20 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 1635 m on foot (20 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to UIC-Halsted (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 13-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 Presidential Towers Garage, about 12 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
| Union Station | 1287 m | 16 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1612 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1923 m | 24 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 2036 m | 25 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 2222 m | 28 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 2558 m | 32 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 2568 m | 32 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 3057 m | 38 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3870 m | 48 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | La Colombe Coffee Roasters | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 12 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Morgan Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 18 hotels: Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market, The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast, Huge 5BR Heart of Fulton Market Duplex of Dreams, W Loop 2BR w Gym Pool nr Fulton Mkt CHI-254 (+14 more)
- 4 restaurants: Nando's, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Next, Tacombi
- 2 cafes: La Colombe Coffee Roasters, Do-Rite Donuts & Coffee
- 1 bars: Stelios Bottles & Bites
- 1 attractions: WNDR Museum
- 1 entertainment: Good Night John Boy
- 2 health & wellness: bluemercury, Equinox
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 dry cleaners: Morgan Cleaners, Gen Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: Greektown / West Loop
Greektown's stretch of Halsted Street has served saganaki and souvlaki since the 1960s, and the surrounding West Loop blocks add modern restaurants, bakeries and the National Hellenic Museum. It's a flavorful, walkable pocket just west of the expressway from downtown.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Walgreens
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 3/10 · 1 reviews · 3 min walk from here
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 Walgreens from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Walgreens is about 1635 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 20-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is UIC-Halsted (Blue line), about 1001 m away — a 13-minute walk.
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Other Places Near Walgreens
FedEx Office
106 North Carpenter Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Hyatt House Chicago West Loop-Fulton Market
105 North May Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The Publishing House Bed & Breakfast
108 North May Street
22 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Chase
1000 West Randolph Street
19 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
La Colombe Coffee Roasters
955 West Randolph Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Nando's
953 West Randolph Street
18 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants