McDonald's
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
623 m / 2044 ft
straight-line distance
105 places
within a 5-min walk
McDonald's is a restaurant at 23 South Clark Street, about 623 m (8 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 Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about a 1-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 11 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 (623 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to McDonald's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northeast — it's about 623 m on foot (8 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 11 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 | 368 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 497 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 584 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 586 m | 7 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 633 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 724 m | 9 min walk |
| Union Station | 845 m | 11 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1120 m | 14 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2180 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near McDonald's
| Nearest coffee | Dollop Coffee Co. | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 1 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 McDonald's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 23 hotels: Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago, Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop, The Kimpton Gray Hotel, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop (+19 more)
- 12 cafes: Dollop Coffee Co., Corner Bakery, Starbucks, Corner Bakery (+8 more)
- 4 bars: Roanoke Restaurant, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Lobby Bar at Palmer House, 2Twenty2 Tavern
- 8 attractions: Four Seasons, Miro's Chicago, Flamingo, Chicago Picasso Braille Model (+4 more)
- 3 entertainment: CIBC Theatre, AMC Dine-In Block 37, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 4 health & wellness: One Medical, First Ascent Block 37, Kraff Eye Institute, Strobel Dentistry
- 6 parking: Monroe & Wells Parking, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, The Poetry Garage, Adams-Wabash Self Park (+2 more)
- 6 banks: Chase, Bank of America, Bank of America, Bank of America (+2 more)
- 4 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens
- 3 print shops: FedEx Office, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 2 corporate services: Chicago Loop Post Office, DHL
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
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to McDonald's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Four Seasons (1 min away). Then continue with Roanoke Restaurant (2 min away). Then continue with Dollop Coffee Co. (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 McDonald's from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
McDonald's is about 623 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to McDonald's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Monroe (Blue) (Blue line), about 90 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of McDonald's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 42 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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8 min from 311 S Wacker
Steadfast at the Gray
120 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker
Dunkin'
103 West Madison Street
8 min from 311 S Wacker
Rosetta Italian
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10 min from 311 S Wacker
Other Places Near McDonald's
Walgreens
79 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Hyatt Centric The Loop Chicago
100 West Monroe Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Four Seasons
Downtown Chicago
9 min from 311 S Wacker Attractions
FedEx Office
Downtown Chicago
8 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
FedEx Office
20 South Clark Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Print Shops
Experience Downtown Chicago at Millennium - Luxury Apartments in The Loop
29 South La Salle Street
7 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels