MDW Long Term Parking

GETTING TO MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Midway International Airport (MDW) is located eight miles from the Loop of Chicago. MDW is the city of Chicago's second-busiest airport, serving over 22 million passengers in 2018. The airport is known as the major hub for low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines, providing easy access at affordable rates to many destinations.

MDW is easily accessible by the Stevenson Expressway (I-55). The airport is also served by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Orange Line. The Orange Line travels to the downtown area via elevated tracks. Because this line connects with most other CTA train lines, passengers can easily reach nearly all parts of the Chicago metro area. A train ride to and from the downtown area and Midway will last about 20-25 minutes.

For those travelers wanting to utilize the CTA bus system, there are nine routes that serve Midway from several points in the metro area. There are also Pace buses that ferry passengers from the suburbs to and from MDW. Just like the Orange Line, all CTA buses operate out of the Midway Transportation Center. The CTA offers a convenient online trip planner to assist travelers in finding the right option for their specific needs.

There is also a multitude of taxi and rideshare services that transport passengers to and from MDW. An average taxi fare from downtown Chicago to Midway International Airport is $35-40. The average fare for a rideshare service from downtown and McCormick Place is approximately $18 per person.

PARKING AT MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

You are going to want to do your research when looking at options for parking at Midway International Airport. The Terminal Garage is adjacent to the terminal and offers hourly parking on the first level and daily parking on levels 2-6. The daily rate is $40 per 24-hour period. MDW parking also offers a Daily Lot, located on the northwest corner of 55th Street and Kilpatrick Avenue. Rates in this lot are $30 per day.

For Midway International Airport long term parking, the facility offers an Economy Garage and Lot located at 5050 W. 55th St, approximately 1/4 mile west of Cicero Avenue. This lot offers parking at $15 per day.

Midway International Airport parking can save you money if you look to services offered by one of our various partner lots. For the best parking deals near MDW, simply input your travel specifics into the useful search function and you will be provided with a list of cheap yet reputable lots. Every lot provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from the terminal so that you do not need to worry about anything as you head to the airport.

GETTING AROUND INSIDE MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:

Midway International Airport boasts 43 aircraft gates divided out over three concourses labeled A, B, and C.

Like many major airports, Midway International offers a USO lounge. This comfortable space is available for all active military members and their families. Eligible travelers will enjoy the peace and quiet afforded by this lounge. The lounge is located in Concourse C immediately after the security area.

Anyone can use the MDW Yoga Room in Concourse C, delivering a tranquil space to relax and meditate either before or after your flight. Next to the Yoga Room, travelers will find the Mother's Room, providing a private area for mothers to nurse in comfort. MDW also is home to an on-site chapel, located on the Mezzanine Level of Concourse C, directly above the triangle food court. The chapel provides prayer books, rugs, and rosaries to borrow. Art enthusiasts will enjoy taking in the many exhibits scattered throughout the terminal.

Regardless of what sounds good to eat, you are sure to find it at Midway International Airport. Sports fans will enjoy spending time at the Go Go White Sox Bar and Grill in the Central Market or at Harry Caray's on the Fly, located in Concourse A. The Home Run Inn is an ideal place to sample some thin crust pizza while Billy Goat Tavern is another local favorite with an outpost at MDW.

Travelers enjoy a wide array of retail options while killing time at Midway. In addition to the usual airport storefronts, MDW also features local favorites such as Chicago Sports, Discover Chicago, and Chicago Market.