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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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"I always get something from gold coast dogs before my flight :)"(75 Tips)
"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)
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Rich H.October 11, 2013If you're hungry this airport has the best selection of restaurants I've ever seen at an airport.
Sign up for wifi through your cell phone. MDW seems to not have a free wifi (except a southwest connection you need an access code for that I couldn't figure out how to determine a code as a southwest
If you have time, stop by Garrett's and get some popcorn. A must. Get the mix!
Andrew RailApril 22, 2013If you have more than three or four hours for a layover, hop on the orange line and hit the city. But get back at least an hour and a half before your flight since security can be slow.
Checking into security was a breeze and I got to keep my leftover Giordano's pizza. Need a charge? They've got plugin spots.
Keep opening more crappy restaurants no one has heard of, now at the expense of places to plug in and work. Who’s running this place?
Security lines are very short. Food options are improving. Still hard to get a seat for dinner on Thursday nights
Looking to eat healthy? Get a salad at Springs in terminal B than go nxt door to McDONALD'S and get the classic chicken sandwich w no mayo and removed the bun.
Stay to the left at security. Moves fast, extra lanes often open up!
Victoria ParkerJanuary 7, 2013A4A and A4B is a long walk from the rest of Southwest gates. If you don't like a long walk take the tram
Don't forget to take your picture with the Blues Brothers! They're in concourse A next to the House of Blues gift shack!
If flying Southwest and you're being dropped off, park further away and the TSA's don't harass you as much so you can say goodbye longer.
Lloyd MurphyJuly 20, 2013What can I say about Midway? It's like most airports in many ways. But it's so much less nightmarish than O'Hare.
While Southwest typically charges the fare difference to standby, if your flight is delayed 15 minutes or more they can waive the difference!- Leave early! Busy day! SWA only has 2 ticketing agents at express kiosk!
Grab an omelette @ Harry Caray's: they compete w/ all the fancy breakfast joints in Chi & you can be in and out in less than 25 mins.
The folks that work for Southwest Airlines are the best !!!
Margot BloomsteinMarch 22, 2012Hit Pegasus on the Fly in the main food court area for terrific breakfast and great Greek hand food anytime.
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.
If you need to charge up, follow the signs to gate A4- there's a large, hidden charging station just before the long carpeted concourse area begins.
Ben GSeptember 2, 2014Wifi on any single Southwest plane is free and faster than the paid wifi across this entire airport.
Charles RobertsMarch 18, 2014Be careful booking early flights if you plan to take CTA as orange line train from city may not be running yet.
If you are at an A4 gate get here early. I've been at remote parking lots closer to the main terminal.
Great selection of food from ben & jerks to salad restaurant Chicago corned beef , hot dogs Greek food
Hey SWA, how about hiring a few more baggage handlers and getting luggage out in a reasonable amount of time for evening flights? Pleaseandthankyou.
DenekkaSeptember 27, 2013Certain SW Flts have free WiFi sponsored by dish network. The seats were spacious too.
Always get here early, there's always a huge security line and nothing is organized!
Adding some new eateries here. Potbelly and Pork Chop are up and running.- Arrive early! Major construction at Baggage Claim doors and escalators to Ticketing and Gates.
Of you ever travel to hyde park by taxi from here, tell the driver to take the 55th street. Don't let them take the highway!
Far right line is if you have 1 personal carry on - much shorter and moves fast. Check your bag and bypass the masses.
Staci KramerApril 1, 2012If your gate is A 4A/B start walking 20 minutes before you think you have to & bring everything you want from main terminal.
The security checkpoint closes from 12AM-3AM. If you're here early enough, the airport staff will give you a cot to sleep on in Terminal C.
Ask for your bun toasted at Gild Coast Dogs and then get a beer at Lalos Mexican....yummmm!!
If your flight leaves from gate A4A... don't be late because it is a journey to get to from TSA.
Paul McAleerDecember 31, 2013Is your gate A4A? Then you'll be walking approximately 8.7 miles just to get to/from the main concourse.
To save time on baggage checking, go to Skycap. Way faster and worth a few bucks!
Hands down the fastest TSA experience I have ever been through. It looks crazy, but the were impressively efficient.
Midway security is equivalent to that of a 3rd world country. The lines are insane, and there's no organization!
If you're traveling to downtown, best way there is on the train.
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
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(773) 838-0600
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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"
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"McDonald's has the best coffee! Also I just had a steak egg and cheese burrito. Very tasty and not heavy on the calories or carbs"
Robert Kim
"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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