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 18.9 million passengers in 2011, 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. Daily nonstop service to Cancun by AirTran/Southwest has just been added.
The passenger terminal at Chicago Midway Airport has three concourses - A, B & C. (For more information, please refer to 'Terminal Maps' page.)
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 more information, please refer to 'Airport Parking' page.)
Rental car counters for major rental cars are presently located in the Arrivals area of the passenger terminal.
To get from the Airport to your destination you can rent a car, take a taxi or limo, a shuttle, bus or train.
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.
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.
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 on 55th & Laramie, housing a consolidated rental car facility is presently being built and should open in 2013.
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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
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Chicago Midway MDW Services
Terminal Maps and Services
Flying and Airport Help
Parking and Ground Transport
Traveler Help
Traveler Topics
- Aircraft types: Airbus
- Aircraft types: Boeing
- Airline Change Fees
- Airline Hubs
- Airline Seating Insights
- Airport Identification
- Airport Lost and Found
- Airport Lounge Insights
- Airport Security
- Airport Terms
- Baggage Check-in Cutoff
- Cancellation Fees
- Carry-on Regulations
- Check-in Curbside
- Check-in Kiosks
- Check-in Online
- Check-in Options
- Check-in Times
- Checked Baggage
- Children Flying Alone
- Currency Converter
- Customs
- Europe Travel Rules
- FAQs | Frequently Asked Questions
- Frequent Flyer Overview
- Frequent Flyer Programs
- Getting Bumped
- International Travel Safety
- International Travel Tips
- Latest TSA rules
- Lost Luggage
- Luggage Tips
- McDonnell Douglas Aircraft
- Overweight Passenger Policy
- Packing Tips
- Pre-flight Checklist
- Prohibited & allowed items
- Travel Insurance
- Travel with Kids
- Visa and Immunization Requirements
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 - May 9, 2012
- Updated MDW Taxis & Limos page - Apr 17, 2012
- Updated MDW Airport Intro page - Apr 7, 2012
- Updated MDW Main Terminals page - Apr 7, 2012
- Updated MDW Rental Cars page - Mar 25, 2012
- Updated MDW Food & Stores page - Mar 11, 2012
- Updated MDW Direct Flights page - Mar 7, 2012
- Updated MDW Buses & Trains page - Feb 29, 2012
- Updated MDW Parking On site page - Feb 2, 2012
- Updated MDW Airlines Served page - Feb 2, 2012
- Updated MDW Persons With Disabilities page - Jan 4, 2012
- Updated MDW Lost Found page - Dec 2, 2011
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