# MDW — Chicago Midway International Airport > Machine-readable reference for MDW. Single-airport scope. Re-fetch when content_generated_at changes. Canonical: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw HTML page: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw Markdown alt: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw.md JSON: https://airport.flights/api/airport/MDW.json (includes live arrivals + weather) Sitemap: https://airport.flights/sitemap-airports.xml Last refreshed: 2026-06-02T22:56:00.61+00:00 --- ## Identity - Name: Chicago Midway International Airport - IATA: MDW - ICAO: KMDW - City: Chicago - Country: US (US) - Timezone: America/Chicago - Distance from city: 19 km (12 mi) from the Loop business district - Runways: 5 - Terminals: 1 - Annual passengers: 22.0M - Hub for: Southwest Airlines - Official website: https://www.flychicago.com/midway/home/pages/default.aspx ## Overview Welcome Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is more like a dense urban transit hub than a sprawling aviation giant, thanks to its compact size and heavy Southwest Airlines presence. Located just 19 km from the Loop business district, it's connected directly by the CTA Orange Line, making it a quick and cost-effective choice for travelers. While its footprint is small, meaning quicker terminal navigation, it still carries echoes of a bygone era with limited power outlets in older gate areas. At a glance Midway handles around 22 million passengers each year, primarily serviced by Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Allegiant Air. With only one Main Terminal housing 43 gates, it's far from overwhelming but can be cramped, especially during peak times. The airport is often selected over O'Hare specifically for its efficient access to downtown Chicago via the CTA Orange Line, which costs just $2.50 per ride and takes roughly 25–30 minutes. Terminals & layout The Main Terminal at Midway consists of three concourses (A, B, Central Market) built around a central hub, making gate transfers straightforward. If your gate area becomes overcrowded, it's possible to traverse the enti… ## Terminals (1) - **Main Terminal** — 43 gates · airlines: Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Allegiant Air, Frontier Airlines, Porter Airlines, Volaris URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/terminals/main ## Dining (74) - **America's Dog & Burger** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/america-s-dog-burger - **Arami** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/arami - **Battle of Midway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/battle-of-midway - **Beecher's Handmade Cheese** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/beecher-s-handmade-cheese - **Big Bowl** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/big-bowl - **Big City Chicken** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/big-city-chicken - **BIG & little's** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/big-little-s - **Big Shoulders Coffee** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/big-shoulders-coffee - **Big Shoulders Coffee (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · Coffee shop · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/big-shoulders-coffee-central-market - **Billy Goat Tavern & Grill** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/billy-goat-tavern-grill - **Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · Burgers / Chicago diner · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/billy-goat-tavern-grill-central-market - **Billy Goat Tavern & Grill (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Burgers / Chicago diner · $$ · 5:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/billy-goat-tavern-grill-concourse-a - **Café Descartes** — Baggage Claim · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/cafe-descartes - **Camden food co** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/camden-food-co - **Chicago Tap Room** — Main Terminal · Bar / pub · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/chicago-tap-room - **Cielo Cantina** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/cielo-cantina - **Connie's Pizza** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/connie-s-pizza - **Cousins Subs** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/cousins-subs - **Dunkin’** — Main Terminal · Coffee & donuts · Café · $ · 24 Hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin - **Dunkin’ (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & donuts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin-central-market - **Dunkin’ (Concourse C)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & donuts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin-concourse-c - **Dunkin' Donuts** — Central Market · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin-donuts - **Dunkin' Donuts Express** — B · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin-donuts-express - **Dunkin’ (Pre‑Security)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & donuts · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/dunkin-pre-security - **Einstein Bros. Bagels** — A · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels - **Einstein Bros. Bagels (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · Bagels / breakfast · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels-central-market - **Einstein Bros. Bagels (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Bagels / breakfast · $ · 5:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (Mon–Fri) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/einstein-bros-bagels-concourse-a - **Fannie May (Concourse A Café)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & sweets · $$ · 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/fannie-may-concourse-a-caf - **Farmer's Fridge** — Multiple · $$ · 24/7 (vending machines) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/farmer-s-fridge - **Fuel Bar** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/fuel-bar - **Garrett Popcorn Shops (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · Snacks · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/garrett-popcorn-shops-central-market - **Gene's Bistro** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/gene-s-bistro - **Gold Coast Dogs** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/gold-coast-dogs - **Green Market** — Main Terminal · Healthy / grab‑and‑go · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/green-market - **Harry Caray's Shortstop** — A · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/harry-caray-s-shortstop - **Home Run Inn** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/home-run-inn - **Home Run Inn Pizza** — Main Terminal · Chicago thin-crust pizza · Fast casual · $$ · 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/home-run-inn-pizza - **Hope & Honey Biscuit Co.** — Main Terminal · Breakfast / comfort food · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/hope-honey-biscuit-co - **Hubbard Inn** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/hubbard-inn - **Hudson Café (B Gates)** — Main Terminal · Coffee & light meals · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/hudson-caf-b-gates - **Hudson Grab & Go (Food)** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches & snacks · Grab-and-go · $ · 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/hudson-grab-go-food - **La Tapenade Mediterranean Café** — Main Terminal · Mediterranean · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/la-tapenade-mediterranean-caf - **Let’s Toast Champagne Bar** — Main Terminal · Wine & champagne bar · Bar · $$ · 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/let-s-toast-champagne-bar - **M Burger** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/m-burger - **Manchu Wok** — Main Terminal · Chinese fast food · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/manchu-wok - **McDonald’s** — Main Terminal · Burgers & fast food · Quick service · $ · 24 Hours – Monday - Friday; 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday - Sunday URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/mcdonald-s - **Midway Pour House** — Main Terminal · Bar / grill · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/midway-pour-house - **Miller’s Pub** — Main Terminal · Pub / American · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/miller-s-pub - **Mr. Beef** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/mr-beef - **Nuts on Clark** — Main Terminal · Snacks & popcorn · Grab-and-go · $ · 6:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/nuts-on-clark - **Pegasus on the Fly** — Main Terminal · Greek / Mediterranean · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/pegasus-on-the-fly - **Peggy’s Famous Diner** — Main Terminal · American diner · Sit-down · $$ · 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/peggy-s-famous-diner - **PorkChop** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/porkchop - **Potbelly Sandwich Shop** — Main Terminal · Sandwiches & salads · Fast casual · $ · 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/potbelly-sandwich-shop - **R.J. Grunts** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/r-j-grunts - **Reilly's Daughter** — $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/reilly-s-daughter - **Reilly’s Daughter Irish Pub** — Main Terminal · Irish pub · Sit-down · $$ · 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/reilly-s-daughter-irish-pub - **Sarah's Candies** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/sarah-s-candies - **Sbarro** — Main Terminal · Pizza · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/sbarro - **Shoeshine Grill** — Main Terminal · Fast casual American · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/shoeshine-grill - **Southside Market** — Main Terminal · Grab‑and‑go / bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/southside-market - **Starbucks** — Main Terminal · Coffee & pastries · Café · $ · 4:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m., daily URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/starbucks - **Stella Bar** — Main Terminal · Beer bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/stella-bar - **Taco Bell** — Main Terminal · Mexican-inspired fast food · Quick service · $ · 5:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/taco-bell - **Tallboy Taco** — Central Market · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/tallboy-taco - **The Atrium** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/the-atrium - **The Market (Concourse B Food Court)** — Main Terminal · Food court concept · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/the-market-concourse-b-food-court - **The Orange Line** — B · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/the-orange-line - **TSA Burrito** — Main Terminal · Mexican / burritos · $ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/tsa-burrito - **Tuscany Café** — Main Terminal · Italian café · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/tuscany-caf - **White Sox Bar & Grill** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/white-sox-bar-grill - **Wicker Park Sushi** — Main Terminal · Sushi · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/wicker-park-sushi - **Windy City Wings** — Main Terminal · Wings / bar · $$ URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/windy-city-wings - **Woodgrain Neapolitan Pizzeria** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/restaurants/woodgrain-neapolitan-pizzeria ## Lounges (3) - **The Club MDW** — access: Central Market, Priority Pass + day pass · day pass: $50 · 04:00-22:00 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/lounges/the-club-mdw - **USO Center Midway** — Main Terminal · access: Active duty military, Guard and Reserve, Military families · 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/lounges/uso-center-midway - **USO Lounge** — access: Concourse C, military only URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/lounges/uso-lounge ## Shops (49) - **Brighton Collectibles** — Main Terminal · Fashion accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/brighton-collectibles - **Central Market Seating Zone** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/central-market-seating-zone - **Chicago Marketplace** — Main Terminal · Local gifts & souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/chicago-marketplace - **Chicago Sports** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/chicago-sports - **Chicago Treasures** — Main Terminal · Gifts & souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/chicago-treasures - **Departures News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/departures-news - **Departures News (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/departures-news-concourse-a - **DNCE** — Main Terminal · Fashion boutique URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/dnce - **Duty Free by Dufry** — Main Terminal · Duty-free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/duty-free-by-dufry - **Duty Free Store** — Main Terminal · Duty free URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/duty-free-store - **EVOLVE by Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/evolve-by-hudson - **Fannie May** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/fannie-may - **Fannie May (Central Market Retail)** — Main Terminal · Confectionery URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/fannie-may-central-market-retail - **Fannie May Chocolates (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · Confectionery URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/fannie-may-chocolates-concourse-a - **FAO Schwarz** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/fao-schwarz - **Farmer's Fridge** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/farmer-s-fridge - **Field Museum Store** — Main Terminal · Museum gifts & educational toys URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/field-museum-store - **Gameway** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/gameway - **Garrett Popcorn Shops** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/garrett-popcorn-shops - **Garrett Popcorn Shops (Retail)** — Main Terminal · Confectionery URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/garrett-popcorn-shops-retail - **Hudson** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson - **Hudson Booksellers** — Main Terminal · Books & magazines URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-booksellers - **Hudson (Central Market)** — Main Terminal · News & travel essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-central-market - **Hudson (Concourse A)** — Main Terminal · News & travel essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-concourse-a - **Hudson (Concourse B)** — Main Terminal · News & travel essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-concourse-b - **Hudson (Concourse C)** — Main Terminal · News & travel essentials URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-concourse-c - **Hudson News & Gifts** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-news-gifts - **Hudson Nonstop** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hudson-nonstop - **Hyde Park Market** — Main Terminal · Gourmet foods & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/hyde-park-market - **Ink by Hudson** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/ink-by-hudson - **InMotion Entertainment** — Main Terminal · Electronics & headphones URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/inmotion-entertainment - **iStore** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/istore - **Johnston & Murphy** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/johnston-murphy - **Kids Play Area** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/kids-play-area - **Landside Hudson** — Main Terminal · News & convenience URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/landside-hudson - **Lickity Split** — Main Terminal · Candy & sweets URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/lickity-split - **MAC Cosmetics** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/mac-cosmetics - **Nuts on Clark** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/nuts-on-clark - **Nuts on Clark (Retail)** — Main Terminal · Snacks & gifts URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/nuts-on-clark-retail - **Southside News** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/southside-news - **Specialty Retail** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/specialty-retail - **Spirit of the Red Horse** — Main Terminal · Native American crafts & jewelry URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/spirit-of-the-red-horse - **Tech on the Go** — Main Terminal · Electronics & accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/tech-on-the-go - **Threads** — Main Terminal · Apparel & accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/threads - **Timebox** — Main Terminal · Watches & accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/timebox - **Travel Healthy** — Main Terminal · Health & wellness URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/travel-healthy - **Traveler’s Best** — Main Terminal · Travel accessories URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/traveler-s-best - **TUMI** URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/tumi - **White Sox Bar & Grill Retail** — Main Terminal · Team apparel & souvenirs URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/shops/white-sox-bar-grill-retail ## Parking (12) - **Cell Phone Lot** — Free waiting area URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/cell-phone-lot - **Daily Garage** — Long stay · $43/day/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/daily-garage-parking - **Daily Lot (Surface)** — Surface lot · $30/day, $4/hr · Short walk or brief shuttle ride to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/daily-lot-surface - **Economy Garage** — Long-term parking URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/economy-garage - **Economy Lot** — Surface lot · $15/day · Around 0.5-0.7 mi from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/economy-lot - **Econ Park** — Long stay · $15/day/day · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/economy-parking - **Hourly Garage** — Short stay · $4/first hour/hr · next to terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/hourly-garage-parking - **Main Parking Garage (Terminal Garage)** — Garage · $40/day, $4/hr · Directly adjacent to the terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/main-parking-garage-terminal-garage - **Midway Park Ride & Fly** — Surface lot · $15-20/day · Off-airport, about 1-2 mi from terminal URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/midway-park-ride-fly - **Off-site Airport Parking** — Private lots and shuttles · $8.75/day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/off-site-airport-parking - **Reserved Parking** — Premium reserved spaces URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/reserved-parking - **The Parking Spot - Midway** — Surface lot · $17-25/day · Off-airport, a few minutes’ drive URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/parking/the-parking-spot-midway ## Ground transport (18) - **CTA Bus 55 Garfield** — Local bus · Variable; CTA lists approx. 35-45 min end to end · $2.50 · Every 8-12 min peak; less frequent late nights URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/cta-bus-55-garfield - **CTA Bus 62 Archer** — Local bus · Can exceed 45-60 min Loop–Midway late at night · $2.50 · Every 10-12 min daytime; approx. every 20-30 min overnight (N62) URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/cta-bus-62-archer - **CTA Bus Routes (e.g., 55, 62, 63, 165, 169)** — Bus · 30-60 min to various city neighborhoods · $2.50 · Every 10-20 min depending on route URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/cta-bus-routes-e-g-55-62-63-165-169 - **CTA Orange Line** — Train · 25-30 min scheduled Midway–Loop · $2.50 · Every 6-10 min peak, every ~10-15 min off-peak; not 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/cta-orange-line - **CTA Orange Line to The Loop** — Train · 25-30 min to downtown Chicago · $2.50 · Every 10-15 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/cta-orange-line-to-the-loop - **Hotel & Off-Airport Parking Shuttles** — Shuttle · 5-20 min to nearby hotels and parking lots · $0-10 depending on provider · Every 10-30 min URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/hotel-off-airport-parking-shuttles - **Hotel Shuttles** — Courtesy van · 5-15 min drive between Midway and nearby hotel cluster · $0 for most Midway-area hotel guests (included in room rate) · Commonly every 20-30 min; hotel-dependent, not continuous URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/hotel-shuttles - **Metra Southwest Service via Wrightwood connection** — Commuter rail · Approx. 25-30 min Wrightwood–Union Station (not including transfer from Midway) · $4-6 range depending on zone and ticket type · Limited; roughly hourly or less, peak-focused, no 24/7 URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/metra-southwest-service-via-wrightwood-connection - **Pace Route 379 Midway–Orland Square** — Suburban bus · Approximately 45-60 min Midway–Orland Square per schedule · $2.25 (Pace regular fare) · Roughly every 30-60 min, weekdays; limited weekend service URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/pace-route-379-midway-orland-square - **Pace Route 382 Central–Clearing** — Suburban bus · Variable; short local segments around Midway/Clearing · $2.25 (Pace regular fare) · Roughly every 20-30 min daytime; reduced evenings/weekends URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/pace-route-382-central-clearing - **PACE Suburban Bus** — Bus · 30-70 min to select suburban locations · $2.25 · Every 30-60 min depending on route and time of day URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/pace-suburban-bus - **Private Car and Limo Services** — Pre-booked car service · 20-35 min Midway–Loop depending on traffic · $60-100 typical Midway–Loop sedan range per provider listings · Pre-booked; availability depends on company fleet and reservation URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/private-car-and-limo-services - **Rideshare Pickup Lyft** — App-based rideshare · 20-35 min Midway–Loop depending on traffic · $25-40 typical Midway–Loop range per user reports; dynamic pricing · On-demand via app; varies with driver supply URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/rideshare-pickup-lyft - **Rideshare Pickup Uber** — App-based rideshare · 20-35 min Midway–Loop depending on traffic · $25-40 typical Midway–Loop range per user reports; dynamic pricing · On-demand via app; varies with driver supply URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/rideshare-pickup-uber - **Shared-Ride Van Services** — Airport shuttle · Often 45-90 min including multiple stops · $20-30 to central Chicago reported by reviewers; varies by provider · On-demand/pooled; depends on reservations and arrival volumes URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/shared-ride-van-services - **Taxi from Midway to Downtown** — Taxi · 25-45 min to downtown depending on traffic · $25-40 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/taxi-from-midway-to-downtown - **Taxi Stands** — Metered taxi · 20-35 min Midway–Loop depending on traffic · $30-40 typical Midway–Loop reported by users; metered with surcharges · On-demand from taxi stand during airport operating hours URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/taxi-stands - **Uber/Lyft Rideshare Pickup** — Rideshare · 25-45 min to downtown depending on traffic · $20-35 · On demand URL: https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/transport/uber-lyft-rideshare-pickup ## Insider tips - _Insider_: Secure faster city commutes by relying on the speedy CTA Orange Line, just a short covered walk from the terminal. - _Time_: Early morning and late afternoon flights require a 2-hour arrival to manage security line peaks. - _Avoid_: Crowded gate areas by using the Central Market for seating and more available power outlets. - _Local_: Garrett Popcorn at Central Market serves a local favorite; grab a "Chicago Mix" to snack or gift. - _Money_: For cheaper parking, consider nearby off-site lots over the official $43/day garages. - _Quiet_: The yoga room and kids' play area are excellent low-traffic refuges; locate them on a terminal map. - _Time_: During a 4+ hour layover, ride the Orange Line to Bridgeport for quick access to authentic local dining. ## Travellers notes mentioning MDW - [Chicago Midway lounges and USO: how a 43‑gate airport became quietly lounge‑dense](https://airport.flights/notes/mdw-turn-a-brutal-delay) — by Caleb Brockway, 2026-07-09 Chicago Midway International Airport runs a single commercial lounge plus multiple USO spaces off one 43‑gate terminal. Here is how that actually stacks up for Southwest flyers, what the USO footprint really offers, and - [How I Turn a Chicago Midway Delay into a 20-Minute Food Crawl](https://airport.flights/notes/mdw-turn-a-delay-at) — by Caleb Brockway, 2026-07-06 Use Chicago Midway International Airport’s single-terminal layout, Central Market cluster, and modest lounge network to turn a delay into a fast, targeted food crawl instead of camping at your gate. --- ## Live data Live arrivals, departures, and weather are not in this static reference. Fetch: - https://airport.flights/api/airport/MDW.json — JSON with current live boards + weather (12h cache) - https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/arrivals — HTML page with live arrivals - https://airport.flights/airport/mdw/departures — HTML page with live departures