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Chicago Midway International Airport

Information on airport location, airlines that fly there and to which destinations and the passenger facilities.

Flying to Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW), also commonly known as Midway Airport, Chicago Midway or just Midway, is an international major airport located outside of Chicago in Illinois, US.

  • The airport is the second-largest airport in the Chicago metropolitan area and also in the state of Illinois, after O'Hare International Airport. 2018 saw Midway serve 22,027,737 passengers and 243,322 aircraft operations.
  • Chicago Municipal Airport was established in 1927, after a history of being called Chicago Air Park since 1923.
  • The first association with the name Midway was after its renaming in 1949, due to being renamed after the Battle of Midway. The airport has undergone many changes and renovations over the years, with different management and ownership.
  • The airline Southwest Airlines has it's largest focus city there, resulting in most of the traffic to the airport being dominated by the low-cost airline.
  • The airport is located southwest of Chicago, eight miles from the Loop.
Airport terminal with flight schedule board

Facilities at Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway Airport offers travellers plenty of things to do while they wait for flights or have a layover. Choose from dining, retail and service options.

Facilities Include:

  • Nearby Hotels with free airport shuttles
  • Free timed WiFi
  • ATMs
  • Baby care rooms
  • Baby change facilities
  • Children's meals
  • Family security fast lane
  • Chapel
  • Retail Shops
  • Food options including 24-hour concessions
  • Mobile charging stations
  • Yoga room

Lounges at Chicago Midway International Airport

At Chicago Midway International, lounges and respite spaces are available to relax before your flight. One particular lounge space the airport provides is:

USO Military Lounges:

  • This airport lounge is for active members of the military and their families. It includes free food and drinks, lounge with TV, cyber canteen, gaming station and a library area with reading materials.

Terminals and Airlines ✈️

There is one main terminal at Midway Airport, with three connected concourses. Passengers can access all concourses without having to reenter security.

Concourse A: This concourse has 17 gates. It was renovated in 2009 to add a new walkway and food court to the concourse, as part of the modernization program.

Concourse B: This concourse has 23 gates.

Concourse C: This concourse has 3 gates.

Airlines that fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

A man standing with a suitcase next to a private car at the airport

How can I get to Chicago Midway International Airport?

By car hire

It is easy for passengers to make their own way to the airport, with a variety of parking options. As you drive towards the airport, look out for signs on the roads to guide you to the airport and then to the specific parking lot.


By public transport

There are both train and bus services which provide transport to the airport from the City of Chicago. Look out for the CTA Orange Line, the CTA Buses, the Pace Buses for transport to and from the airport.

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FAQs

Where is Chicago Midway International Airport?

Chicago Midway International Airport (IATA: MDW) is a major airport located outside of Chicago in Illinois, US and approximately 18 minutes away from downtown Chicago.

What facilities is provided at Chicago Midway International Airport?

Chicago Midway International Airport provides many services for all their customers, they are listed below:

  • Nearby Hotels with free airport shuttles
  • Free timed WiFi
  • ATMs
  • Baby care rooms
  • Baby change facilities
  • Children's meals
  • Family security fast lane
  • Chapel
  • Retail Shops
  • Food options including 24-hour concessions
  • Mobile charging stations
  • Yoga room