Leathercare Shoe Repair
6 min walk
from 311 S Wacker
2 min bike
via downtown streets
470 m / 1542 ft
straight-line distance
81 places
within a 5-min walk
Leathercare Shoe Repair is a shoe repair / cobbler shop at 30 South Wacker Drive, about 470 m (6 min walk) from 311 South Wacker Drive — resoling, heel repair, shines and leather care steps from the Loop's office towers.
Leathercare Shoe Repair sits in the Chicago Loop. The nearest CTA 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about a 3-minute walk, and Union Station's Metra and Amtrak trains are 6 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 (470 m · ~6 min walk).
Getting to Leathercare Shoe Repair
From 311 South Wacker Drive
Head north — it's about 470 m on foot (6 min at a city pace). The dashed line on the map above shows the direction.
By 'L' Train
Ride to Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines); from the platform exit it's roughly a 3-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 6 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 The Poetry Garage, 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
| Willis Tower & Skydeck | 316 m | 4 min walk |
| Union Station | 459 m | 6 min walk |
| Chicago Board of Trade | 543 m | 7 min walk |
| Chicago Riverwalk | 832 m | 10 min walk |
| Chicago Theatre | 870 m | 11 min walk |
| The Art Institute of Chicago | 1086 m | 14 min walk |
| Millennium Park (Cloud Gate) | 1100 m | 14 min walk |
| Buckingham Fountain | 1600 m | 20 min walk |
| Navy Pier | 2566 m | 32 min walk |
Everyday Essentials Near Leathercare Shoe Repair
| Nearest coffee | Starbucks | 3 min walk |
| Nearest pharmacy | Walgreens | 4 min walk |
| Nearest bank branch | Fifth Third Bank | 1 min walk |
| Nearest public garage | The Poetry Garage | 2 min walk |
| Nearest print/ship shop | The UPS Store | 1 min walk |
| Nearest dry cleaner | Paramount Cleaners | 7 min walk |
Within a 5-Minute Walk of Leathercare Shoe Repair
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- 10 hotels: La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Chicago Downtown, Hyatt Place Chicago/Downtown - The Loop, THE MIDLAND HOTEL, Chicago, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Residence Inn Chicago Downtown/Loop (+6 more)
- 31 restaurants: Noodles & Company, Chipotle, Jimmy John's, Naf Naf Grill (+27 more)
- 9 cafes: Starbucks, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee, Starbucks (+5 more)
- 6 bars: South Branch, Madison Tavern, The Living Room Bar W Chicago City Center, Roanoke Restaurant (+2 more)
- 4 attractions: The Ledge, SkyDeck Chicago Willis Tower, Color Factory, Museum of Broadcast Communications
- 2 entertainment: Civic Opera House, Cadillac Palace Theatre
- 1 health & wellness: One Medical
- 7 parking: The Poetry Garage, Washington Franklin Self Park, Washington-Madison-Wells Self Park, Monroe & Wells Parking (+3 more)
- 7 banks: Fifth Third Bank, U.S. Bank, Chase, First Northern Credit Union (+3 more)
- 1 pharmacies: Walgreens
- 2 print shops: The UPS Store, FedEx Office
- 1 corporate services: TechNexus
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 Leathercare Shoe Repair
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Check RatesGood to Know: Local Tips
A good Loop cobbler can resole, re-heel and shine while you work — most repairs are same-week and walk-in friendly. It's one of downtown's best-value services for anyone on their feet all day.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Leathercare Shoe Repair from 311 South Wacker Drive? +
Leathercare Shoe Repair is about 470 meters from 311 South Wacker Drive — roughly a 6-minute walk through downtown Chicago.
What is the nearest CTA 'L' station to Leathercare Shoe Repair? +
The closest 'L' stop is Washington/Wells (Brown, Orange, Purple & Pink lines), about 235 m away — a 3-minute walk.
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TechNexus
20 North Wacker Drive
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The UPS Store
29 North Wacker Drive
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Noodles & Company
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