Walgreens
21 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1686 m / 5531 ft
straight-line distance
78 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 410 North Michigan Avenue, about 1686 m (21 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — handy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and everyday essentials while you're downtown.
Walgreens sits in Streeterville. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 22 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 (1686 m · ~21 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 1686 m on foot (21 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 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 22 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 5 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 | 514 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 519 m | 6 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 800 m | 10 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1140 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1351 m | 17 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1471 m | 18 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1528 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1632 m | 20 min walk |
| Union Station | 1789 m | 22 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | Stan's Donuts & Coffee | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 6 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Shiny Cleaners | 20 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 43 hotels: The Gwen, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago, InterContinental Chicago Hotel, London House Chicago (+39 more)
- 8 restaurants: Shaw’s Crab House, Eataly, Pizzeria Uno, Fleming's (+4 more)
- 1 cafes: Stan's Donuts & Coffee
- 4 bars: Upstairs at Gwen, Jojo's Shake Bar, O'Callaghan's, Bar Louie
- 9 attractions: Wendella Tours - Michigan Avenue, Wendella Tours - Dock 3, Wendella Tours - Dock 4, McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum (+5 more)
- 3 entertainment: Andy's Jazz Club & Restaurant, AMC Dine-In 600 North Michigan 9, Bally's
- 5 health & wellness: The Skin Bar at Ulta Beauty, Ulta Beauty, Medrina, Relationship Reality 312 (+1 more)
- 1 parking: Hotel Parking
- 1 print shops: FedEx Office
- 2 corporate services: SPACE by doejo, WeWork
The Neighborhood: Streeterville
Streeterville fills the blocks between the Magnificent Mile and the lakefront — home to Navy Pier, Ohio Street Beach, hospital and university campuses, and hotel towers with some of the best skyline views in the city.
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 1686 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 21-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 344 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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