Chicago Midway airport (MDW)

Midway International Airport, opened on December 12, 1927, concentrates most domestic flights in the state of Illinois. It also operates with some international flights to Mexico, Canada and the Caribbean.

Official Website: flychicago.com
Number of Terminals - 1 - Open 24 hours a day.
Annual passenger traffic: 15.9 million passengers went through it in 2021.
Tel: +1 773 838 0600. - FACEBOOK

There is an information desk next to the terminal main entrance.

 Location

The airport is located 16 km (10 miles) to the southwest of Chicago's financial district.

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What services does Chicago Midway airport (MDW) facilities include

The airport has a currency exchange bureau (Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Sunday from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm), ATMs, mailboxes, plugs for electric devices and free Wi-Fi access. Several nearby hotels, such as the Chicago Marriott Midway, offer meeting and conference rooms. The USO Lounge is found in concourse C and opens from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm; it offers computers, printers, Wi-Fi, food and beverages, TV, reading material, entertainment (accessible for military and their families).

Food and Drinks

There is a good amount of restaurants, bars, fast food outlets and coffee shops in the three concourses of the terminal.

Shopping

The enclosure offers several shops with souvenirs, toys, books and newspapers, electronics, sweets, jewellery, accessories, sports, clothing, most inside Central Market.

Baggage

Carts available throughout the terminal. Items lost in the public area should be accounted for at the communication centre (Tel +1 773 838 0656).

Other Services

Chapel, yoga room, nursing area, shoeshines, art exhibits, water fountains.

Car rental agencies

Car rental offices are found in a dedicated facility outside the terminal, accessible via a courtesy shuttle that leaves every 15 minutes from door 2, outside the baggage reclaim area.

Alamo (Tel +1 800 327 9633 - 6:00 am to 0:30 am)
Avis (Tel +1 800 331 1212 - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Budget (Tel +1 800 527 7000 - 7:00 am to 10:00 pm)
Corporate Rent A Car (Tel +1 331 208 5100)
Dollar (Tel +1 800 800 4000 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Enterprise (Tel +1 800 566 9249 - Sunday to Friday from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm, Saturday from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm)
Hertz (Tel +1 800 654 3131 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)
National (Tel +1 800 227 7368 - 6:00 am to 0:00 am)

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Parking services at Chicago Midway airport (MDW)

There are several parking options inside the grounds. To the south of the main airport entrance, 4 min. away from the terminal, there is a free passenger pick-up zone (Cell Phone Lot). More information: Tel +1 773 838 0756. Rates

Main Garage - Multi-storey facility adjacent to the terminal. Spaces for short stays on level 1 and long-term parking on levels 2 to 6.
Daily Lot - Outdoor sector for short stays, with shuttle service.
Economy Garage - Covered car park for long periods, connected to the main building through shuttles.
Economy Lot - Uncovered area for long stays, with free shuttles to the terminal every 10-15 min.

Facilities for passengers with special needs

Ramps, lifts, moving walkways, adapted toilets and telephones, reserved parking spaces, special lanes through security controls and a relief area for service animals are available. Public transport vehicles and airport shuttles are accessible for people with reduced mobility. Travelers that require special assistance or wheelchairs should get in contact with their airline before their arrival.