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- MDW Airport Contact
5600 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
Phone: 8008326352
Email: aviation@flychicago.com
Website for Chicago Midway Airport: http://www.flychicago.com/midway/MidwayHomepage.shtm
- MDW Airport Overview
Chicago Midway Airport MDW is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago and between Interstates Hwys I-55 and I-90. It is the City of Chicago, as well as the State of Illinois's second-largest Airport (after O'Hare). The Airport served over 17.3 million travelers in 2008 and is becoming one of the fastest growing airports in North America. Chicago Midway Airport is readily accessible from Chicago's center in less than 30 minutes via the Stevenson Expressway. The Airport has five runways, and 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. Southwest is the dominant carrier at Midway, controlling 29 of the airport's 43 gates.
Midway Airport's passenger terminal has presently has three concourses--A, B & C. Amenities include quality restaurants, cafes, gift and news shops, a business center, cash dispensers, police kiosks, and an interfaith chapel. Services for disabled travelers and for treating medical emergencies are also available. Concourse A houses the Battle of Midway Memorial and an SBD Dauntless dive bomber suspended from the ceiling
If you are picking up a passenger from the Airport, use the free 90-space Cell Phone Lot located at 61st/Cicero Avenue, just south of the main airport entrance. Stay with your vehicle until your party collected luggage and calls you to be picked up at the curb. Other parking options include the six-story parking garage with access to the new Midway passenger terminal. The first level is for hourly parking and levels 4, 5 & 6 are for daily parking. Economy parking yellow and red lots are on 55th Stree, and the Economy Parking Garage is on 55th/Laramie Ave. Complimentary shuttle buses run every 15 minutes, 24/7, from the Economy parking lots to the passenger terminal. Shuttle bus stops have numbered signs--note down this number for your return to the lot. Spaces for Hybrid Cars are located nearest the elevator lobbies in the parking garages and by the Shuttle Bus stops in surface lots. Look for the green-leaf sign. Disabled parking spaces are in all parking areas. Parking fees can be paid in Cash, by check, or credit card.
To get from the Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, or use:
1. The CTA's Orange Line runs from/to the airport, Metra and other regional train and bus information can be obtained by visiting rta.com.
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 (about $19)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.
3. Coach USA Wisconsin (1-877-324-7767) offers hourly service between O'Hare International and Midway Airports 8am-10pm. Allow at least 1 hour for travel time between O'Hare International and Midway Airports. Pickup at Midway Airport is located at door 3 and 4 on the lower level baggage claim. The round-trip fare between Midway International and O'Hare International is $13.00.
4. 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 $16.00.
- Main Terminal / Concourses at Chicago Midway MDW Airport
CONCOURSES: Chicago Midway Airport is presently using three concourses (A, B, and C). Each serves several airlines and many destinations. The concourses contain restaurants, bars, newsstands, and shops, as well as Automated Teller Machines (ATMs). The 3 Concourses are served by the following airlines:
Concourse A - Gates A1-A19: Frontier, Northwest, Southwest and Air Tran.
Concourse B - Gates B1-B26: Southwest.
Concourse C - Gates C1-C3: Continental
