Jimmy John's
6 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
510 m / 1673 ft
straight-line distance
84 places
within a 5-min walk
Jimmy John's is a restaurant at 201 West Madison Street, about 510 m (6 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for sandwiches. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Jimmy John's sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 7 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
From Italian beef (a Chicago invention) to stacked delis, the sandwich is the Loop's lunchtime currency.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (510 m · ~6 min walk).
Getting to Jimmy John's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 510 m on foot (6 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); 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 7 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 The Poetry Garage, about 1 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 342 m | 4 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 469 m | 6 min walk |
| Union Station | 589 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 727 m | 9 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 728 m | 9 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 931 m | 12 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 937 m | 12 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1458 m | 18 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2416 m | 30 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Jimmy John's
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | First Northern Credit Union | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | The Poetry Garage | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 9 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Jimmy John's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 20 hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop (+16 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+2 more)
- 5 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Bar Allegro, South Branch (+1 more)
- 6 attractions: The Ledge, Miro's Chicago, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory (+2 more)
- 2 entertainment: Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 8 parking: The Poetry Garage, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington Franklin Self Park (+4 more)
- 8 banks: First Northern Credit Union, Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank, Chase (+4 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 4 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 Jimmy John's
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A visit to Jimmy John's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with The Ledge (4 min away). Then continue with Roanoke Restaurant (3 min away). Then continue with Starbucks (1 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 Jimmy John's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Jimmy John's is about 510 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 6-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Jimmy John's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 109 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Jimmy John's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 26 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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Other Places Near Jimmy John's
The Poetry Garage
201-223 West Madison Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown
1 South Franklin Street
6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Starbucks
200 West Madison Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
First Northern Credit Union
230 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Banks
Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park
172 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
One Medical
230 West Monroe Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Health & Wellness