The UPS Store
19 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
6 min bike
via downtown streets
1552 m / 5092 ft
straight-line distance
57 places
within a 5-min walk
The UPS Store is a print, copy and shipping shop at 301 West Grand Avenue, about 1552 m (19 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — business printing, binding, packing and courier drop-off near 311 South Wacker.
The UPS Store sits in River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 18 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 (1552 m · ~19 min walk).
Getting to The UPS Store
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1552 m on foot (19 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines); 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 18 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 210 N Wells Self Park, about 8 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 | 653 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 947 m | 12 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1390 m | 17 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1415 m | 18 min walk |
| Union Station | 1461 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1527 m | 19 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1650 m | 21 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2228 m | 28 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2252 m | 28 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near The UPS Store
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 4 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | CVS Pharmacy | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 8 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 10 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of The UPS Store
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- 31 hotels: Chic River North Condo 2BR 2BA with Private Balcony, Blueground River North rooftop pool nr Mart CHI-1129, Blueground River North rooftop gym nr Mart CHI-1135, River N 1BR w gym pool lounge nr L CHI-817 (+27 more)
- 8 restaurants: Meli Cafe, Lou Malnati's Pizzeria, Hooters, Maggiano's Little Italy (+4 more)
- 1 cafes: Starbucks
- 8 bars: Reverie, Gilt Bar, The Library, The Bassment (+4 more)
- 1 attractions: Zolla/Libermann Gallery
- 2 entertainment: Sound Bar, Celeste
- 2 health & wellness: Thread Away, LaserAway
- 1 banks: Chase
- 2 pharmacies: CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 corporate services: 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 The UPS Store
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 10/10 · 1 reviews · 3 min walk from here
Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
Downtown print counters handle same-day business cards, presentation decks, large-format posters and shipping in one stop; upload files online beforehand to skip the counter wait. Most locations also offer notary and passport-photo services — call ahead to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is The UPS Store from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
The UPS Store is about 1552 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 19-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to The UPS Store? +
The closest 'L' stop is Merchandise Mart (Brown & Purple lines), about 357 m away — a 4-minute walk.
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