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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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"Potbelly deli is fast ( even with a line) and has awesome coffee!"(79 Tips)
"Best salad on the B concourse from the create your own salad shoppe."(49 Tips)
"The moving walkways make you feel awesome!!"(31 Tips)
"Don't leave without something delicious from Nuts on Clark."(20 Tips)
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If you are at midway, i would recommend the airplanes. They are very large and will get you to your destination quickly.
The slider place by B19 requires a 20 min wait as they cook to order and you can't mix and match. A sign stating these things would be helpful.
Terminal B, the Taylor Street Market is a decent, healthy-ish option in a sea of fast food.
FlightCenter.comJanuary 5, 2012TSA TIP #1: Before getting to the screening check points clean out your clothing pockets as well as any metals/jewelry etcetera and put them into your carryon bags (or jacket pockets) ahead of time.- FlightCenter.comJanuary 5, 2012TSA TIP #5 Once through the x-ray machines take your belongings (trays) off the belts & get re-packed & dressed in the areas designated for this rather than holding up the lines at the x-ray machines.
Paul TroupeAugust 16, 2014Expert line is great, plenty of good food available. Southwest has lots of outlets available!
Use curbside check in. Or, bring a carry on and head straight to the center departures doors to go right to the escalators to security.- FlightCenter.comJanuary 5, 2012TSA TIP #4 When loading your belongings onto the x-ray belts load them in an order to help expedite at the other end. THINK, (a) suit case first, (b) laptop bags/purse, & (c) your shoe & belts tray.
Illinois Bar and Grill is MDW's best kept secret. Breakfast is AMAZING and the burgers only get better. Also serve beer earlier than most here. :-)
Amol KOctober 23, 2014Much more convenient than O'Hare to Chicago (Loop and surrounding areas) if you take the El rather than a taxi
Jim HowardJune 8, 2013There are nice chairs with electrical and usb outlets under the full sized WWII fighter airplane at the entrance to SWA concorse A.
Shaun RepettoFebruary 3, 2012Love the chairs with chargers in the seats! You can charge your electronics and sit at the same time! Makes long layovers a little better.
I love this place because it's less crowded than O'hare. But the lack of free wifi is incredibly frustrating :(
You can bring your empty water bottle through TSA; there are several filtered water stands throughout the terminals to fill it up before you board. #Hydrate
Xani PodolnyMay 28, 2011All bars and food places are inside security. So, when u have to retrieve your bag, but then have to wait for your friends flights to arrive, u have to wait at bag claim, hungry and sober.
Laura M.May 6, 2018Airport staff are never very pleasant but I found the staff at Midway to be extra bad. From security staff to the staff at the food vendors, everyone was incredibly rude. Prepare to be yelled at a lot
Vivienne GucwaOctober 8, 2014At B12 there is an honest to goodness salad stand with fresh, nutritious fare. A rarity in airports!
Frank HattulaOctober 18, 2011You can't bring bottled water with you through TSA; however you CAN bring an empty water bottle. Pack one in your carry-on so that you can fill it up at the water fountain before you board.
Park at the far side of the parking garage, the doors at the end lead straight to to baggage claim.
Found a RedMango in the B terminal. This is some 'must have' frozen yogurt. Get the fresh strawberries on yours. #awesome
Be sure to use the moving sidewalks to get between gates faster. Remember, walk on the left, stand on the right!
Dean HanlonMarch 1, 2013Named for its location mid-way between IL's two busiest commerce hubs of the 19th c., Kankakee and Dekalb. Formerly a grandiose bus station, Midway International is Chicago's only functioning airport.- Wipe off seat before you sit. Some cultures finds it perfectly acceptable to put their feet in seats.
Tony WebsterJuly 8, 2014The PreCheck line is on the far right, you speed right on through and it's an entirely different security section. Totally worth it.
Make My Day MondayJanuary 30, 2012Pick a friend up or take them to the airport... help someone with their luggage! Lots of good deeds can be done when traveling is involved! #MMDM
Lauren GlatthornFebruary 16, 2012Bring an empty water bottle- you can fill it up once you're through security at the awesome water bottle fountains
Ted CoppockJune 22, 2014Two hour layover changing flight turned to four due to extreme thunder an lightning storm causing a "ground stop". Home at 11 PM vs 9 PM. Personnel fantastic! Extreme weight persons should pay more
PreciselyVeiled TattooSeptember 26, 2017Nuts on Clark and Potbelly's by gate b2 newly added Dunkin donut kiosks and pokestops. Usually where I have a layover.
This is actually a pretty busy airport. If u have time to kill. Stop by Harry Carey Bar and have a beer. That's the spot to be.
Instead of the cell phone lot, use the short-term parking which leaves you just steps from the arrivals and meet your party in person as they get in. It's only $2 for a half hour of $4 for one hour.
Tourists! Chicago is a public transit city! Try out the orange line to downtown, avoid the hassle of driving in Chicago and paying 100$ a night to park in the loop
Aaron RobinsonApril 6, 2014Check out the Art of Science images near A4. Amazing work from the Institute for Genomic Biology at the University of Illinois.
Regina LeeFebruary 19, 2012Breakfast at the Illinois Bar and Grill - eggs, waffles or French toast and don't forget the home fries and Texas toast.
Use the curb side check in if you're here around 4:30, as the line is way shorter since the ticket counters don't open until then, to avoid the long lines inside.
Security lines are very short. Food options are improving. Still hard to get a seat for dinner on Thursday nights
Michelle BNovember 5, 2010Need to power up? If on Concourse A, head to the Traveler Center just past McD's. There is an outlet conveniently next to one of the phone booth stations. Makes the perfect desktop for working :)
Danny ThompsonApril 17, 2013The cod sandwich at Oak Street Beach Cafe is very good! Nice portion with fries.
Andrew ScuttMarch 31, 2014Southwest flights, security is usually quick and polite, only drawback is the distance from the Northside.
Jennifer H. F.August 4, 2018HVAC Bar has excellent breakfast sandwiches. It’s next to fro yo to complete your breakfast experience
If you are at an A4 gate get here early. I've been at remote parking lots closer to the main terminal.
MacK LedFebruary 22, 2012If you're religious, visit the chapel here. It's a really nice place to get some quiet reflection time before or after a flight.
Jessica GouldJuly 13, 2023Dad & I are flying out to DC to stay with Becky, Cathy, RJ & Ryan in just a bit that is all…..Upvoted 6 days ago
Shaun RajahJuly 9, 2012Welcome to Chicago! A must stop is the Palm Court at the Drake hotel for Afternoon Tea! Live harp music all year around !
This isn't a good airport for food or drinks. Come with just enough time to catch your flight and get out.
The "no carry-on bag" express security line is only worth it if there's an open security lane dedicated to it. If it all directs to all lanes, just pick the shortest line.
Best view sitting on right sude of plane coming from the East!
Dewey HollemanApril 18, 2013It's best to eat in the food court because there is little to choose from elsewhere. In bust periods there can be a shortage of gate area seating.
Hands down the fastest TSA experience I have ever been through. It looks crazy, but the were impressively efficient.
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
Chicago, IL 60638
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"Amazing photos on the way to the station. Astonishing photos of the vast universe and nebulae. Science does a wonderful job of showing how amazing the universe is"
Ira Serkes
"This concourse gets packed during peak hours. Find a good spot to charge your phone and relax when making a connection."
Sean Miller
"Gold Coast Dogs in the food court. Order a jumbo char dog Chicago style. These are the real thing!"
Michael Terpin
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