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Is there only one terminal at Midway?

Chicago Midway Airport is presently has oen terminal, which is divided into three concourses (A, B, and C). Each serves several airlines and many destinations. The concourses each have restaurants, bars, newsstands, and shops. Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are available throughout the airport.



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Midway has one terminal with two main concourses, A and B. There is also a three-gate area labeled Concourse C. All of the gate areas are connected inside the TSA secure area.

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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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Chicago Midway Airport has one main passenger terminal divided into 3 concourses: Concourses A , B, and C.

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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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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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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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Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is $35-40. For current fare information, please check the City of Chicago taxi passenger information website.

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Arriving 90 minutes before departure should be plenty. 2 hours is what we do. We always check bags with SW at their Kiosks and rarely have a delay there.

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Larger airports, such as O'Hare and Midway in Chicago, ask that passengers arrive at least 90 minutes prior to departure especially if a traveler needs to go to the check-in counter for any reason (i.e., check baggage, etc.).

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The general guidance is to arrive at Chicago Midway at least two hours before scheduled departure for a shorthaul flight and three hours before departure for a longhaul flight.

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The Airport occupies approximately 840 acres on slightly more than a one-mile square area. The City continues to make critical investments in the Airport through the Midway Modernization Program (“MMP”), which is a $330 million project to enhance the passenger experience.

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Some airports assign airlines to specific terminals. You can check this by visiting the airport's website, though be sure to check for your specific flight, as some airlines operate out of multiple terminals. Monitors and signs within the airport will also be able to direct you to the correct terminal.

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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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Midway, a compact one mile square, was built in 1923 during the propeller era and has shorter runways than most major airports, with no room to extend them because it is hemmed in by houses and businesses.

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The average price for this trip is $60. Open the Uber app and input MDW in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what's available. Prices will vary based on time of day and how many riders are making requests.

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Destinations & flights The route with the most departures is the route to Denver (DEN) with an average of 57 flights from Chicago Midway International every week which is 4% of all weekly departures. The top international destinations from here are Toronto (YTZ) and Cancun (CUN).

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

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