Walgreens
14 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
5 min bike
via downtown streets
1157 m / 3796 ft
straight-line distance
88 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 30 North Michigan Avenue, about 1157 m (14 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — handy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and everyday essentials while you're downtown.
Walgreens sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about a 5-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 17 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 (1157 m · ~14 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1157 m on foot (14 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Red) (Red line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 5-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 17 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 North 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
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 127 m | 2 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 356 m | 4 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 398 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 648 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 859 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 945 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1037 m | 13 min walk |
| Union Station | 1380 m | 17 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1645 m | 21 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | U.S. Bank | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Grant Park North Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 12 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 32 hotels: Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Manilow Suites at Millennium Park Plaza, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Superior 1BR, LIVN Millennium Park Downtown Chicago Studio (+28 more)
- 10 restaurants: The Gage, Wildberry Pancakes and Cafe, Giordano's Pizzeria, Naf Naf Grill (+6 more)
- 7 cafes: Fairgrounds Coffee and Tea, Intelligentsia Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee, Stan's Donuts & Coffee (+3 more)
- 3 bars: The Row Tavern, Elephant & Castle, Lobby Bar at Palmer House
- 12 attractions: Cow, Cloud Gate, We Will Chicago, Museum of Illusions (+8 more)
- 8 entertainment: Chicago Cultural Center, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance, AMC Dine-In Block 37 (+4 more)
- 3 health & wellness: Strobel Dentistry, Kraff Eye Institute, First Ascent Block 37
- 5 parking: Grant Park North Garage, Wabash-Randolph Parking Garage, Millennium Garage, 60 East Lake Self Park (+1 more)
- 3 banks: U.S. Bank, Chase, Bank of America
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
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 Walgreens
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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 Walgreens from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Walgreens is about 1157 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 14-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Red) (Red line), about 363 m away — a 5-minute walk.
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