Is Midway a small airport?

Compared to O'Hare, Midway is a much smaller international airport, and it only carries a few airlines. Midway generally operates Southwest Airlines flights and it is much smaller and less busy than O'Hare. The advantage of traveling through Midway is that it is much closer to the city.



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Compared to O'Hare, Midway is a much smaller international airport, and it only carries a few airlines. Midway generally operates Southwest Airlines flights and it is much smaller and less busy than O'Hare. The advantage of traveling through Midway is that it is much closer to the city.

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2. Navigation: Midway is a smaller airport, which enables the airport to provide a simple navigation experience. Midway only has three gates: A, B, and C. O'Hare is a bigger airport with a larger area to navigate.

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Midway Is Convenient for Domestic Travel While still a busy airport by any standard, Midway is much less busy than O'Hare (it doesn't even crack the top 50 internationally). It's closer to downtown, and limo service can get you from the Loop to Midway in just over 20 minutes (without traffic, of course).

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During the first four months of 2023, Midway International Airport welcomed an average of 1.6 million passengers per month, putting the airport at 103% of passenger volume compared to the same period in 2019, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) reported in statistics posted online this month.

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Chicago O'Hare International Airport is Chicago's largest airport, however Midway is another great option because of its proximity to the city, frequent flight times, and low ticket prices with Southwest Airlines—Southwest controls 34 of the 43 gates at Midway.

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Chicago Midway International Airport Class C modifications. Image courtesy of the FAA.

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Concourse B Serves Southwest Airlines. It contains gates B1-B26.

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Current Average TSA Wait Time at MDW This average wait time is based on the current time (Pacific Standard Time). Please expect to wait up to at least (16 mins) on average to go through security checkpoints at MDW.

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Midway International Airport is the 2nd-largest airport in the Chicago metropolitan area, serving over a million passengers every month. The airport lies on the southwest side of the city, 10 miles from downtown Chicago and the famous Loop district.

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MDW has TSA PreCheck lanes at the security checkpoint open daily from 4:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. MDW does not have a TSA Enrollment Center, and the closest is located around 8 miles away at IdentoGO, 1136 S.

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When do I need to arrive at the airport for my Southwest Airlines (WN) flight? Suggested arrival time: 2 hours before scheduled departure time for US domestic flights. 3 hours before scheduled departure time for international flights to/from the US.

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In 1931, a new passenger terminal opened at 62nd St; the following year the airport claimed to be the World's Busiest with over 100,846 passengers on 60,947 flights. (The July 1932 Official Aviation Guide (OAG) shows 206 scheduled airline departures a week.)

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Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked baggage. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

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General Departure Delays: Traffic is experiencing gate hold and taxi delays lasting 15 minutes or less.

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If your stuck in Chicago Midway Airport and just want a quiet place to sit, head toward gate A4A/B. It's a long tunnel with a window, power outlet, and a few seats. Perfect to escape most of the crazy gates.

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