Panda Express
3 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
1 min bike
via downtown streets
214 m / 702 ft
straight-line distance
68 places
within a 5-min walk
Panda Express is a restaurant at 302 South Wells Street, about 214 m (3 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for Chinese cuisine. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Panda Express sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Quincy (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.
Downtown's Chinese kitchens offer quick lunch combos, while Chinatown — a short Red Line ride south — holds the city's deepest bench.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (214 m · ~3 min walk).
Getting to Panda Express
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head east — it's about 214 m on foot (3 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Quincy (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 Traders Self Park, 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
| Chicago Board of Trade | 126 m | 2 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 204 m | 3 min walk |
| Union Station | 538 m | 7 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1021 m | 13 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1035 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1115 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1265 m | 16 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2606 m | 33 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Panda Express
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 2 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 2 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Traders Self Park | 1 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | FedEx Office | 5 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Plymouth Court Cleaners | 6 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Panda Express
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 19 hotels: Loop 1BR w Fitness center nr W Loop the L CHI-194, Loop 1BR w Gym Roof Lounge same block as L CHI-668, Loop 1BR wGym Roofdeck WD nr W Loop the L CHI-200, Loop 1BR w Lounge Gym Roof nr L CHI-693 (+15 more)
- 6 cafes: Starbucks, Corner Bakery, Intelligentsia Coffee, Starbucks (+2 more)
- 2 bars: The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Little Toasted
- 7 attractions: Money Museum, Chicago Board of Trade Building Museum, Color Factory, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower (+3 more)
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 6 parking: Traders Self Park, Franklin-Van Buren Parking Garage, Tower Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking (+2 more)
- 5 banks: Fifth Third Bank, Bank of America, Bank of America, First Northern Credit Union (+1 more)
- 2 pharmacies: Walgreens, Walgreens
- 1 print shops: 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 Panda Express
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
Make an Outing of It
A visit to Panda Express pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Money Museum (2 min away). Then continue with The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center (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 Panda Express from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Panda Express is about 214 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 3-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Panda Express? +
The closest 'L' stop is Quincy (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 89 m away — a 1-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Panda Express? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 24 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 Panda Express
Traders Self Park
326 South Wells Street
2 min from 311 S Wacker Parking
Loop 1BR W Fitness Center Nr W Loop the L CHI-194
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Loop 1BR W Gym Roof Lounge Same Block as L CHI-668
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loop 1BR wGym Roofdeck WD Nr W Loop the L CHI-200
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loop 1BR W Lounge Gym Roof Nr L CHI-693
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels
Loop 1BR W Deck Gym WD Nr W Loop the L CHI-220
330 S Wells St
3 min from 311 S Wacker Hotels