Walgreens
7 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
595 m / 1952 ft
straight-line distance
99 places
within a 5-min walk
Walgreens is a pharmacy at 79 West Monroe Street, about 595 m (7 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 (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 10 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 (595 m · ~7 min walk).
Getting to Walgreens
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 595 m on foot (7 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Monroe (Blue) (Blue line); from the platform exit it's roughly a 1-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 10 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 Monroe & Wells Parking, about 3 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 Board of Trade | 333 m | 4 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 476 m | 6 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 584 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 620 m | 8 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 651 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 761 m | 10 min walk |
| Union Station | 829 m | 10 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1108 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2206 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Walgreens
| Nearest coffee | Dollop Coffee Co. | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Monroe & Wells Parking | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 8 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Walgreens
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- 22 hotels: Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop, Central Loop Hotel (+18 more)
- 32 restaurants: McDonald's, Italian VIllage, Cochon Volant Brasserie, Noodles & Company (+28 more)
- 10 cafes: Dollop Coffee Co., Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+6 more)
- 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 8 attractions: Four Seasons, Flamingo, Miro's Chicago, Money Museum (+4 more)
- 2 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37
- 3 health & wellness: One Medical, Kraff Eye Institute, First Ascent Block 37
- 6 parking: Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park (+2 more)
- 5 banks: Chase, Bank of America, Bank of America, Bank of America (+1 more)
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: Chicago Loop 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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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 595 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 7-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Walgreens? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 79 m away — a 1-minute walk.
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8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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7 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
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7 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
Noodles & Company
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8 min from 311 S Wacker Restaurants
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