Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Guide
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General Information
Directions & Transportation
- Taxi:
- Taxis are available from door M5 at the airport, and are available 24 hours a day.
- Bus:
- There are regular bus and shuttle services to and from the airport, the bus/shuttle centre is located in front of the main terminal building.
- Rail:
- The airport is connected to downtown Chicago by the CTA Orange line, the Midway Orange Line Station is located near the airport, across the Cicero Avenue.
- Road:
- There are a few options available to passengers traveling to and from the airport by road, including bus; car; taxi; and shuttle services.
Airport facilities
- Airport Info:
- Information desks are located on the lower and upper levels of the new terminal building.
- Baggage:
- Luggage carts are available by the baggage reclaim in the lower level of the new terminal building, at a cost of $1.25. Lost property services are provided by the airport police.
- Money:
- ATMs are located throughout the airport.
- Religion:
- An interfaith chapel is available 24 hours a day on the mezzanine level of Concourse B.
- More Services:
- The airport has a kid's centre; post boxes; Heartsave program with AEDs; and public telephones.
- Eating & Drinking:
- There are a range of shops located on all three concourses, including Altitunes; Chicago's Treasures; Georges Music Room; Hudson News; Sunglass Hut; and Wilson's Leather.
- Shopping:
- The airport has a wide range of bars; cafes; and restaurants located on all three concourses, including Ben & Jerry's; Dot Com Cafe; Gold Coast Dogs; Illinois Bar & Grill; King Wah Express; Lalo's Mexican Restaurant; McDonald's; and PotBelly Sandwich Works.
- Business Facilities:
- The Chatham Business Center provides business travellers with a wide range of services, including faxing; copying; and internet connection.
- Disabled Facilities:
- The airport is fully accessible by disabled travellers, with ramps and lifts; escorted wheelchair services; TTY telephones; adapted toilets; and reserved parking spaces in the car park. Passengers requiring special needs are advised to inform their airline before travel.
Useful Information
- Airlines Served:
- Air Tran, America West, American Airlines Cargo, American Trans Air, Chicago Express Airlines, Comair - Delta, Continental, Frontier Airlines, Nationair, Northwest Airlines, Southwest, US Airways/Metro Jet
- Airport Taxes:
- none
- (hotels)




