Walgreens
23 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
8 min bike
via downtown streets
1877 m / 6158 ft
straight-line distance
66 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 641 North Clark Street, about 1877 m (23 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — handy for prescriptions, over-the-counter medicine and everyday essentials while you're downtown.
Walgreens sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 23 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 (1877 m · ~23 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1877 m on foot (23 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 23 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 11 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 | 715 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 955 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1384 m | 17 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1687 m | 21 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1710 m | 21 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1774 m | 22 min walk |
| Union Station | 1854 m | 23 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1858 m | 23 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2234 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 5 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Hotel Parking | 11 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 6 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 16 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 45 hotels: Dearborn Duplex l Sleeps 10 l Free Parking, Chic River North Retreat, Hotel Felix, The Godfrey Hotel Chicago (+41 more)
- 12 restaurants: Portillo's, Fogo de Chão, McDonald's, True Food Kitchen (+8 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 2 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge
- 2 entertainment: Bally's, Sound Bar
- 1 health & wellness: LaserAway
- 2 corporate services: Fort Dearborn Post Office, Spaces
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 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 1877 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 23-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 333 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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Portillo's
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Dearborn Duplex L Sleeps 10 L Free Parking
642 North Dearborn Street
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Chic River North Retreat
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
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Fogo De Chão
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24 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants