McDonald's
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22 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
7 min bike
via downtown streets
1762 m / 5781 ft
straight-line distance
76 places
within a 5-min walk
McDonald's is a restaurant at 600 North Clark Street, about 1762 m (22 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 River North. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 22 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 (1762 m · ~22 min walk).
Getting to McDonald's
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 1762 m on foot (22 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Grand (Red) (Red line); 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 22 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 10 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 | 621 m | 8 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 878 m | 11 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1322 m | 17 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 1595 m | 20 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1613 m | 20 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 1666 m | 21 min walk |
| Union Station | 1734 m | 22 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 1907 m | 24 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 2170 m | 27 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near McDonald's
| Nearest coffee | Big Shoulders Coffee | 2 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 1 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Chase | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | 210 N Wells Self Park | 10 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Kinzie Cleaners | 15 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of McDonald's
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 47 hotels: Best Western River North, River North Rooftop With In and Out Parking 1, River North Rooftop With In and Out Parking 3, River North Private Balcony With In and Out Parking (+43 more)
- 1 cafes: Big Shoulders Coffee
- 6 bars: Enolo Wine Cafe, The Baton Show Lounge, The Boss Bar, La Mez Agave Lounge (+2 more)
- 3 entertainment: Sound Bar, Celeste, Bally's
- 2 health & wellness: LaserAway, Thread Away
- 2 banks: Chase, Chase
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy
- 1 print shops: The UPS Store
- 2 corporate services: Spaces, Fort Dearborn Post Office
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 McDonald's
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
★ 8.8/10 · 11 reviews · 1 min walk from here
Check RatesMake an Outing of It
A visit to McDonald's pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Zolla/Libermann Gallery (6 min away). Then continue with Enolo Wine Cafe (3 min away). Then continue with Big Shoulders 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 1762 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 22-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to McDonald's? +
The closest 'L' stop is Grand (Red) (Red line), about 319 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of McDonald's? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 11 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
Best Western River North
125 West Ohio Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
River North Rooftop With In and Out Parking 1
153 West Ohio Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
River North Rooftop With In and Out Parking 3
153 West Ohio Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
River North Private Balcony With In and Out Parking
153 West Ohio Street
21 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Walgreens
641 North Clark Street
23 min from 311 S Wacker Pharmacies
Spaces
620 North LaSalle Drive
22 min from 311 S Wacker Corporate Services