Gate-side newsstand at Chicago Midway’s Main Terminal
Departures News sits in the Main Terminal at MDW, past security, and functions as a standard newsstand for last‑minute needs. You’ll see it along the concourse near other grab‑and‑go spots, stocked with magazines, bottled drinks, gum, and basic snacks you can eat at the gate. Think under-$5 candy bars and chips, plus a mix of national newspapers and a few Chicago titles for the flight.
Hours generally track typical Midway bank times, opening early in the morning around first departures and staying open into the evening while Main Terminal flights are still going out. If your flight leaves after 9:00 pm, don’t assume it’s still operating; pick up what you need earlier in the connection. Morning runs are easiest: hit Departures News after security and before you sit down near your gate.
Prices run higher than street level, as usual in airports, but most small items stay under $10. You’ll find travel‑size toiletries, over‑the‑counter pain relievers, and phone accessories like chargers and earbuds, which can save a trip back to pre‑security stores. This is not a place for fresh food or hot meals; treat it as a backup for basics and quick sugar or caffeine in a bottle.
One practical move: if you need reading material or a forgotten charger, stop at Departures News right after you clear Main Terminal security so you’re not sprinting back up the concourse when boarding starts.