Dunkin'
5 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
434 m / 1424 ft
straight-line distance
39 places
within a 5-min walk
Dunkin' is a restaurant at 547 West Jackson Boulevard, about 434 m (5 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for donuts, coffee. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Dunkin' sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 2 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Chicago's artisan donut boom never really ended — the famous shops still sell out by early afternoon.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (434 m · ~5 min walk).
Getting to Dunkin'
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head west — it's about 434 m on foot (5 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 3-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 2 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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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
| Union Station | 142 m | 2 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 489 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 766 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1431 m | 18 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1459 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1499 m | 19 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1612 m | 20 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1900 m | 24 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 3140 m | 39 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Dunkin'
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 5 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Capitol Cleaners | 2 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Dunkin'
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 7 hotels: LIVN West Loop Chicago Queen Superior Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 2 BR City View, LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio, LIVN West Loop Chicago 1 BR (+3 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Corner Bakery
- 2 bars: Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge, Little Toasted
- 1 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 3 banks: Chase, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 dry cleaners: Capitol Cleaners, Paramount Cleaners
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Dunkin'
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Dunkin' pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with National Hellenic Museum (6 min away). Then continue with Chicago Union Station Metropolitan Lounge (3 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (3 min away). All three have full detail pages in this directory with maps and walking times.
Good to Know: Local Tips
Lunch downtown peaks sharply from noon to 1pm on weekdays — arrive before 11:45am or after 1:15pm to skip the office rush. For dinner, remember that much of the Loop quiets after 8pm outside theatre nights, while the West Loop and River North stay lively later.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Dunkin' from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Dunkin' is about 434 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Dunkin'? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton (Blue) (Blue line), about 277 m away — a 3-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Dunkin'? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 21 other places to eat or grab coffee, plus more bars, shops and attractions — see the "within a 5-minute walk" section on this page.
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555 West Jackson Boulevard
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LIVN West Loop Chicago King Studio
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6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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The UPS Store
308 South Jefferson Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops