Emergency / Medical Servicesat Chicago Midway MDW Airport
In an emergency, dial 911 from a courtesy phone, pay phone or cell phone.
Medical Facilities
Defibrillators are available in several locations, which are easily accessible from any point in the airport.
UIC Medical Center:
The University of Illinois at Chicago's Medical Center offers emergency treatment/urgent care, occupational medicine, and other services, including X-rays and immunizations. The Medical Center is located in Terminal Two on the upper level. Call 773-894-5100 for more information on their specific services.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Medical Facilities
Defibrillators are available in several locations, which are easily accessible from any point in the airport.
UIC Medical Center:
The University of Illinois at Chicago's Medical Center offers emergency treatment/urgent care, occupational medicine, and other services, including X-rays and immunizations. The Medical Center is located in Terminal Two on the upper level. Call 773-894-5100 for more information on their specific services.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mon-Fri.; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
People With Special Needs / Persons With Disabilities
Midway Airport is fully ADA compliant.
Passengers with disabilities may wear a Purple Airplane Sticker for additional assistance from Airport & Security staff.
Elevators have Braille & raised letters & numbers.
Terminal & Economy parking facilities have dedicated disabled parking spaces near each of the three elevator cores. Use center core to reach level 3 for access to the pedestrian bridge connecting to the terminal.
Free wheelchair-equipped shuttle buses run every 15 mins between the Economy lot & the terminal. For more information call 1-773-838-0756.
The CTA Orange Line has all stations en route to downtown Chicago equipped with elevators. (Tel. 1-312-836-7000/ 4949 for TTY.
Furthermore, Airport Volunteers trained in 'Purple Airplane Program' are happy to assist you.
Rental agencies at the airport offer services of hand-controlled vehicles.
Contact your airline directly for wheelchair service.
Outside curbs are sloped for easy wheelchair access.
Shuttle buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts with no fee.
Passengers with disabilities may wear a Purple Airplane Sticker for additional assistance from Airport & Security staff.
Elevators have Braille & raised letters & numbers.
Terminal & Economy parking facilities have dedicated disabled parking spaces near each of the three elevator cores. Use center core to reach level 3 for access to the pedestrian bridge connecting to the terminal.
Free wheelchair-equipped shuttle buses run every 15 mins between the Economy lot & the terminal. For more information call 1-773-838-0756.
The CTA Orange Line has all stations en route to downtown Chicago equipped with elevators. (Tel. 1-312-836-7000/ 4949 for TTY.
Furthermore, Airport Volunteers trained in 'Purple Airplane Program' are happy to assist you.
Rental agencies at the airport offer services of hand-controlled vehicles.
Contact your airline directly for wheelchair service.
Outside curbs are sloped for easy wheelchair access.
Shuttle buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts with no fee.
Tips, Help & Resources
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- Check here for info on lounges or clubs where you might be able to access.
- Missing an item? Forget or lost something at security? Please find info & contact detail for items lost in the airport here.
- If you have a longer layover and need to kill some time before your flight's departure, check out these ideas to help pass the time.
- Search different travel sites, and even other airports near your departure or destination, to secure the cheapest flights available from Chicago Midway Airport.
- After clearing security, open the map of MDW airport to navigate through the terminals, and see all restaurant and shopping options along the way and at your gate.
- Wifi access is free, so getting on the internet will also help navigate thru the terminals or finding that cafe before you board.
Find more help here for your journey through the airport