Popeyes
8 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
3 min bike
via downtown streets
679 m / 2228 ft
straight-line distance
51 places
within a 5-min walk
Popeyes is a restaurant at 500 West Madison Street, about 679 m (8 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive. It is known for chicken. It's a convenient pick for lunch near the Willis Tower or dinner after work in the Chicago Loop.
Popeyes sits in West Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about a 4-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 5 minutes away on foot — so reaching it without a car is easy.
Map & Location
Dashed line shows the straight-line route to 311 South Wacker Drive (679 m · ~8 min walk).
Getting to Popeyes
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head northwest — it's about 679 m on foot (8 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines); 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 5 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 Presidential Towers Garage, 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
| Union Station | 437 m | 5 min walk |
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 580 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 873 m | 11 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 1044 m | 13 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 1162 m | 15 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1453 m | 18 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1459 m | 18 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1969 m | 25 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2857 m | 36 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Popeyes
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 1 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 7 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Bank of America | 4 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | Presidential Towers Garage | 3 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 4 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 4 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Popeyes
Live counts from this directory — every link is a full detail page.
- 7 hotels: Hampton Inn Chicago West Loop Fulton Market Area, Homewood Suites West Loop Fulton Market Area, Blueground West Loop pool gym nr Willis CHI-1180, W Loop 2BR w pool gym lounge nr L CHI-748 (+3 more)
- 3 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Starbucks
- 5 bars: Madison Tavern, Ovie Bar & Grill, CH Distillery, South Branch (+1 more)
- 2 attractions: Batcolumn, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 1 entertainment: Civic Opera House
- 4 health & wellness: Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC), Massage Evolved, Family Planning Associates, TRAIN MOMENT
- 1 parking: Presidential Towers Garage
- 5 banks: Bank of America, Chase, Chase, Fifth Third Bank (+1 more)
- 1 dry cleaners: Paramount Cleaners
- 1 shoe repair: Leathercare Shoe Repair
- 3 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office, The UPS Store
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
The Neighborhood: West Loop
Once a warehouse district, the West Loop is now one of America's hottest dining neighborhoods. Restaurant Row along Randolph Street and the surrounding blocks pack James Beard-winning kitchens, cocktail bars and galleries into repurposed brick lofts, all a short walk over the river from the Loop's offices.
Staying Overnight? Hotels Near Popeyes
The closest guest-rated hotels to this spot — live photos and ratings via Booking.com.
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Make an Outing of It
A visit to Popeyes pairs naturally with the blocks around it. Then start with Batcolumn (3 min away). Then continue with Madison Tavern (1 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 Popeyes from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Popeyes is about 679 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 8-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Popeyes? +
The closest 'L' stop is Clinton/Lake (Green & Pink lines), about 334 m away — a 4-minute walk.
What else is within a short walk of Popeyes? +
Within about five minutes on foot you'll find 20 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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500 West Madison Street
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Starbucks
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9 min from 311 S Wacker Cafes
Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)
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Ovie Bar & Grill
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10 min from 311 S Wacker Bars
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