Chicago Midway MDW Airport Overview
Chicago Midway Airport MDW is the City of Chicago's, as well as the State's second-largest Airport (after O'Hare) and is becoming one of the fastest growing airports in North America.
The Airport is readily accessible from Chicago's center in less than 30 minutes via the Stevenson Expressway. It is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago, Illinois, and borders to the suburbs of Burbank & Clearing. The Stevenson Expressway (I-55) connects northeast to I-90/I-94, and southwest to I-294. between Interstates Hwys I-55.
With five runways, and an estimated 17.2 million passengers a year, Chicago Midway Airport is served by many low-cost carriers, as well as by major domestic airlines, offering direct and connecting flights to many points in the U.S. and Canada, with connections around the world. Southwest is the dominant carrier at Midway. The low-cost VivaAerobus now offers two weekly nonstops to Monterrey, Mexico..
The passenger terminal at Chicago Midway Airport has three concourses - A, B & C - accessible from the Upper Level's 'Midway Boulevard' food court, with a total of 43 airline gates. All international arrivals are at Concourse A, while Concourse B is for Southwest, and Concourse C is for Delta & Delta connections. (For detailed terminal information click on 'Terminal Maps'.)
Other parking options at Midway Airport include a multi-level parking garage, 2 economy lots and an Economy garage - another parking garage with consolidated rental car facilities is now under construction. (For detailed parking information, click on 'Airport Parking'.)
To get from the Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, a shuttle, bus or train:
1. Midway is served by the L train.; you can board the Orange Line trains, which run to downtown Chicago and the Loop (total time 25 ins) in the terminal' station, where you can also catch the CTA buses.
2. Continental Airport Express (312-454-7800 or 800-654-7871) offers door-to-door service every 15 minutes to/from Midway and most city and suburban neighborhoods from 6am-11:30pm. An information counter is located at Lower Level Arrivals door LL3. The pickup location is located outside door LL3, inside lane. Lift-equipped vehicles are available on request for those passengers with disabilities. Advanced notice is strongly suggested.
Midway to OHare Transfer Options:
(a) Coach USA Wisconsin (tel. 877-324-7767) offers hourly transfers to O'Hare International Airport 8am-10pm, taking about an hour. Pickup is at doors 3 & 4 on the aggage claim level. also operates hourly bus service to northwest Indiana.
(b) Omega Airport Shuttle (773-734-6600; press O) offers hourly service between O'Hare International and Midway Airports from 7 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time. Schedules are located in information booths at each airport or on the Omega Web site. Pickup at Midway Airport is located at door LLDoor3. The one-way fare between O'Hare International and Midway Airport is about $16.
Future Airport Developments: A 5-story parking garage housing a consolidated rental car facility is presently being built.
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Address:
5700 South Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
United States - Website for Chicago Midway: http://www.flychicago.com/About/Midway/Default.aspx
- Email Address: aviation@flychicago.com
- Phone: (773) 838 0600 or 838 9111
- View Terminal Map
Chicago Midway MDW Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Airport Identification
- Airport Security
- Carry-On Regulations
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs Info
- European Travel Rules
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel
- Travel Insurance
- Traveling with Kids
- Traveling with Pets
- Visa & Immunization Info
First Time Flying? Rusty?
- Preparing for your Trip
- What to Pack
- Pros/Cons of Checking your Bag
- What can I Check-in or Carry-On?
- Documents to take
- Confirming your flight
- When to Arrive at the Airport
- Airport Parking Options
- Checking in for your flight
- Getting thru Security and to your Gate
- The Boarding Process
- Dealing with Delays/Cancellations
- Arriving at your destination
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Chicago Midway MDW Airport Update History
- Updated MDW Airports page - Jan 4, 2012
- Updated MDW Persons With Disabilities page - Jan 4, 2012
- Updated MDW Parking On site page - Jan 2, 2012
- Updated MDW Lost Found page - Dec 2, 2011
- Updated MDW Airport Intro page - Nov 11, 2011
- Updated MDW Main Terminals page - Nov 11, 2011
- Updated MDW Direct Flights page - Oct 5, 2011
- Updated MDW Food & Stores page - Aug 29, 2011
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