Walgreens
3 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
252 m / 827 ft
straight-line distance
35 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 433 West Van Buren Street, about 252 m (3 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 Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 4 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 (252 m · ~3 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head southwest — it's about 252 m on foot (3 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton (Blue) (Blue line); 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 4 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 Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, about 4 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 | 328 m | 4 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 402 m | 5 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 569 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1312 m | 16 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1426 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1464 m | 18 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1484 m | 19 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1647 m | 21 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3051 m | 38 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | Corner Bakery | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 3 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage | 4 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 8 hotels: Holiday Inn Chicago-Downtown, LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio (+4 more)
- 11 restaurants: Beggars Pizza, Chick-fil-A, Dunkin', Jamba (+7 more)
- 4 cafes: Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks
- 2 bars: Little Toasted, Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge
- 3 attractions: Color Factory, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, The Ledge
- 2 parking: Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Traders Self Park
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Fifth Third Bank
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Cardiss Collins Post Office
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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Good 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 252 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 3-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 177 m away — a 2-minute walk.
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