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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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Colin LordSeptember 20, 2018
Been here 5+ times
If you're traveling to downtown, best way there is on the train.
Sir CharlesApril 16, 2012
Southwest wont let you check bags in more than 4 hours ahead of flight...so I had to wait 3 whole minutes! This airport has it figured out, very few lines anywhere!
Janet CrawfordFebruary 18, 2018
Been here 25+ times
The Dunkin Donuts kiosk in the food court has stale glazed donuts! I arrived early before 4am.
Scott KleinbergMay 25, 2012
Been here 25+ times
There's a wonderful Chicago project on Instagram called #instagram312. When you upload your Chicago photos to Instagram, tag them #instagram312 to be included in the collection.
Connie Van HoesenJuly 24, 2014
MUCH easier to navigate than O'Hare. Definitely worth flying Southwest
drew tarvinMay 25, 2015
Admittedly it's not the best airport, but it does get you to Kanye's city.
Meg BarrettNovember 30, 2010
Been here 5+ times
if there's a line to check bags; sky cap is really fast and so what if you have to hang outside for a few, it saves time!! southwest for the win
Stephen ColellaSeptember 12, 2020
Been here 100+ times
Was at midway for first time since COVID shut down everything. Gold Coast Dogs all other restaurants in that general food court closed. Airport empty. Sad knowing so many out of work.
Nadia GedeonJuly 13, 2015
Give yourself extra time for an early flight. TSA system is odd. One lane through for everyone
Kevin FooteSeptember 21, 2013
Looking for breakfast? Go through security first. The pizza place has great breakfast sandwiches.
Shannon JeropkeNovember 5, 2021
Been here 10+ times
Easily the easiest airport to fly into or out of in Chicago
Carrie SchaeferMay 24, 2013
Outside curb check in is the way to go! Short lines and less wait time!
Joe PariserNovember 24, 2010
Been here 5+ times
I'll never understand why people print boarding passes at home. Save the ink and paper, head to a standalone machine and 5 seconds later, you have a nice, thick boarding pass - no folding necessary!
Jen QuinlanApril 1, 2012
For faster checkin w a bag, first use a walk up screen to print your boarding pass. Then you can take the 'express' lane to check your bag.
Vanessa SosaAugust 17, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Love coming through here vs ORD when returning from international travel!💜💗
MarianaNovember 6, 2011
Make sure you get here at least 3-4 hours before your flight on a Sunday around noon security is crazy and the lines are super long!!
Sharae Ruffin-SledgeApril 9, 2013
This airport doesn't have Garrett's Popcorn (O'Hare does) but they have a place called Nuts on Clark that's pretty good although Garrett's is better. This one will suffice.
Michael BrownNovember 16, 2013
Order a pizza puff at gold coast dogs. Your taste buds will thank you
C H R I SSeptember 18, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Nuts on Clark is just down the hall from the Terminal A main food court. Try the cheese corn!!
Amanda HardestyMay 31, 2013
Super short runaway - be prepared for quick landings and steep take-offs!
Brenton HenryDecember 28, 2011
Don't forget, it's Chicago Midway ~ grab a beer in a to go cup and walk around or wait at your gate!
Mike CreuzerOctober 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
There is no Diet Mt Dew on concourse A. Ben and Jerrys at the TSA checkpoint is the closest. They got it confused with their ice cream when they priced it.
Clifton CraigNovember 2, 2013
Fly Southwest! The chairs at their terminals are equipped with electric outlets and they it mad jokes!
Greg MooreOctober 30, 2011
Watch out for the roving wheel chair gangs, and god help you if you get in the middle of the war with the cart people
ElizabethDecember 10, 2013
The special us not a special. They sell the water for $4 for 2 at the store anyway.
Paul SauerMay 11, 2018
They were very busy and the facility staff was visible; cleaning waiting area seats as they could. There were plenty of garbage cans; some people were not using them.
Neha ShahJuly 9, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Hubbard Inn has great food and drinks! $$$ though!
Sadie CorneliusJuly 13, 2012
In all the times I've been here recently never knew you could take Togo drinks to your gate. #tip #tipsy trip
Jared SteffesApril 9, 2012
Been here 50+ times
Midway Park Saver is really close to the airport an very reasonably priced for parking. Print a coupon out online.
Beach PaceJuly 24, 2014
For vegans/veggies there is a salad place in Concourse B ( I think) called Salad Sprigs. You can get a VERY hearty salad there. I do not recommend the "asian dressing" its way too sweet.
DeShaun HarrisNovember 6, 2011
This airport hosts an interdenominational Christian worship service on Sundays at 10 am. Check it out if you love Jesus!
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011
back and forth from the airport... get a limo it really is the best... cleaner and safer option than a taxi!
Larry PesceFebruary 3, 2014
Been here 10+ times
B terminal has the worlds smallest bathrooms for such a large airport. Even the men have to line up outside.
Christina MaggioreJanuary 24, 2012
Don't stand up in the aisles and chat. Put your sh*t in the overhead bin and sit the F down. Some of us have places to go. Daaannnggg.
Phil ShannonDecember 26, 2014
Great coffee is available at Pot Belly.
Psychic SoulfullDecember 29, 2010
If you have some extra time, spend a bit of it learning about the 'Battle of Midway'. It's an audio/video exhibit located in Concourse A.
Ben SkeltonJuly 24, 2018
Been here 100+ times
The planes take you places! Try one
Danielle VykolMarch 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
I really like Harry's as a place to eat. But, if you are running late for your flight, don't expect TSA to help you catch it.
Kimberly WaterlooApril 19, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Park in the economy garage- efficient with the shuttle and nice to be in sheltered parking.
Jill ChaissonSeptember 3, 2012
Travel with your cousin who works for an airline and you don't have to wait in security line! Thanks Kathleen.
Vegan Break .comOctober 8, 2011
So much styrofoam used at the food court...for two seconds and then thrown in the trash. Step it up for the environment, please!
Julie KayMarch 21, 2014
Been here 50+ times
Plan to get there earlier than you used to. New security set up is HORRIBLE! Even for TSA pre-check and Priority Lane
Matty UngerDecember 16, 2013
Get hammied under the Heineken plane. Board the plane. Sleep like a rock.
Rebecca DunlapDecember 22, 2013
Water bottle refill stations with filtered cold water are awesome!
Daniela DBOctober 13, 2014
Small, enough places to have lunch, lines for customs moves relatively fast. Friendly staff
Courtenay BirdAugust 7, 2011
Get a giant hot dog in the food court between terminals A and B. Walk it off by skipping the moving walkways!
Stedman NgAugust 17, 2014
Great alternative to Ohare. Lots of food options.
DenraelAugust 16, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Unless you come in at A4A or A4B, this is a very convenient airport to connect through. SWA is getting decent seats instead of awful airport lounge seats.
dadunnMay 30, 2013
Cold beer on tap and great burgers and fries at the Illinois Bar & Grill!
Kimmie OhhMay 6, 2020
Been here 5+ times
The airport is connected to the Orange Line.

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