Chicago Midway Airport Arrivals (MDW)

Flight Arrivals at Chicago Midway Airport

When arriving at Chicago Midway Airport on a domestic flight all three Concourses are available to the traveler. When arriving at the airport on an international flight travelers must go through customs. Travelers in transit arriving on an international flight might have to go through the security control to re-enter airside, while travelers in domestic transit with two different airlines are requested to consult with their airlines for details. Travelers in domestic transit on the same airline may stay airside until their connecting flight departs.

WiFi at Chicago Midway Airport

Free and unlimited WiFi internet access is available throughout the airport on both landside and airside. After making sure the WiFi function on your device is turned on, select either “Boingo Hotspot” or “ _Free_MDW_Wi-Fi” in the list of available networks. After launching your browser you will have to watch an ad to connect. A non-https URL might need to be loaded for the WiFi page to load.

Please reach out to Boingo Wireless Customer care at +1 800 880-4117 if you have difficulties accessing the network.

Charging Stations at Chicago Midway Airport

Charging outlets can be found throughout the airport in the form of workstations with counter/AC outlets and many chairs and tables have built-in charging outlets.

Transfers at Chicago Midway Airport

Rental Cars – The rental car companies at Chicago Midway Airport are located in a facility close to the airport terminal. Complimentary car rental shuttles depart every 15 minutes at all times of the day and week.

Buses – Depart from and arrive at Midway Transportation Center connected with the terminal via an enclosed walkway.

CTA provides bus lines between the airport and the Loop in central Chicago. They operate from 4.00-5.00AM to 1.00-1.30AM depending on direction and if it is a weekday or weekend. Fares can be purchased directly on the bus in exact change, or through Ventra accounts at Midway Transportation Center or in various locations in the city.

Pace provides seven bus lines between the airport and Chicago suburbs. Fares can be purchased in exact change in fare boxes or with a contactless credit card on the bus, or through Ventra. See more about buses at Chicago Midway Airport.

Shuttles and Private Transfer – There are several types of shuttles and private transfers servicing Chicago Midway Airport, these include hotel shuttles arranged by various hotels, airport parking shuttles and rental car shuttles. They depart and arrive at various locations.

Regional Buses – There are different bus companies offering services to some of the neighboring states.

Taxis – Taxi ranks for licensed taxis are found on the lower level curb front of the terminal or in the departure area. Taxis found in other areas are not licensed and should not be used.

Taxi fares are metered based on mileage and time. They are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Flat rate shared taxi rides are available to fixed destinations provided there are multiple parties available for the journey.

Curb Mobility can pre-arrange wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Trains – The Orange Line “L”, of the Chicago Transit Authority train system runs between the airport and the Loop in central Chicago from early morning until after midnight. Fares are purchased with cash or credit card in the ticket machines at Midway Transportation Center.

ATMs at Chicago Midway Airport

There are several ATMs located throughout the terminal, all on airside.

Food and beverage at Chicago Midway Airport

There are many options of places to eat and drink at the airport, all on airside, for both departing (domestic and international) and arriving (domestic) travelers. The eateries are located throughout the Central Market and all three Concourses with options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten friendly dietary needs.

Shopping at Chicago Midway Airport

All shops at the airport are located on airside in the Concourses or the Central Market. There are no duty free shops at the airport.

Chapel at Chicago Midway Airport

The chapel is a peaceful oasis to visit before or after your flight (unless arriving on an international flight). It is located on the Mezzanine Level in Concourse C, above the triangle food court.

Layovers at Chicago Midway Airport

There are no sleeping facilities at the airport for connecting travelers, although if a flight is cancelled and the traveler find they have to spend the night at Midway Airport CDA, the Chicago Department of Aviation, will provide the traveler with a Passenger Amenity kit including essential toiletries to make the unplanned stay a little more comfortable.

Visual Paging System at Chicago Midway Airport

A visual paging system to enhance communications for deaf and hard of hearing passengers is available at the airport provided by CDA, the Chicago Department of Aviation, if a family member or friend needs to reach them. The complementary service is available at all times by calling +1 773 838-9660/9661. The messages can be displayed throughout the terminal on up to 24 monitors.

Paging Assistance at Chicago Midway Airport

The airlines can page passengers or announce messages throughout the airport terminal. Please contact the airline the passenger is travelling with for more information and assistance.

Smoking at Chicago Midway Airport

Smoking is prohibited in the airport and is only allowed in dedicated smoking areas outside the terminals. It is not allowed to smoke Marijuana on the airport premises.

Parking at Chicago Midway Airport

Midway airport has a total of 164 parking spaces, 6 of those are on the Cell Phone Lot a few minutes’ drive from the airport’s main entrance. This is where greeters may wait for arriving travelers to be ready for pick up.

Passengers may be picked up and dropped off on curbside outside the Concourses, but vehicles may not be left unattended. An unattended vehicle will be ticketed and towed at the expense of the owner.