McDonald's
5 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
401 m / 1316 ft
straight-line distance
80 places
within a 5-min walk
McDonald's is a restaurant at 111 West Jackson Boulevard, about 401 m (5 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for burgers. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
McDonald's sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 2-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 9 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
A reliable burger is downtown Chicago's default power lunch — expect a line at noon and a quieter counter mid-afternoon.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (401 m · ~5 min walk).
Getting to McDonald's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 401 m on foot (5 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 2-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 9 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 318 South Federal, about 2 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 | 61 m | 1 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 365 m | 5 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 684 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 719 m | 9 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 869 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 918 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1056 m | 13 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1086 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2446 m | 31 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near McDonald's
| Nearest coffee | Intelligentsia Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 3 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 318 South Federal | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 3 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 5 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of McDonald's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 26 hotels: Union League Club, The LaSalle Chicago, Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel, Central Loop Hotel (+22 more)
- 6 cafes: Intelligentsia Coffee, Corner Bakery, Corner Bakery, Dollop Coffee Co. (+2 more)
- 2 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant
- 8 attractions: Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Money Museum, Flamingo, San Marco II (+4 more)
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: 318 South Federal, Traders Self Park, 430 S Clark Street, Tower Self Park (+2 more)
- 3 banks: Bank of America, Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 dry cleaners: Plymouth Court Cleaners
- 2 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office
- 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 McDonald's
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to McDonald's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum (1 min away). Then continue with The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center (3 min away). Then continue with Intelligentsia Coffee (2 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 McDonald's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
McDonald's is about 401 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 5-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to McDonald's? +
The closest 'L' stop is LaSalle/Van Buren (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 133 m away — a 2-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of McDonald's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 28 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 McDonald's
Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum
141 West Jackson Boulevard
5 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
Money Museum
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Union League Club
65 West Jackson Boulevard
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
The LaSalle Chicago
208 South LaSalle Street
5 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Club Quarters Central Loop Hotel
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6 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
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318 South Federal Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Parking