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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
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Midway Airport, Chicago
"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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There's food and beverage in baggage claim so you can grab a drink while you wait on your bags!
The Dunkin Donuts kiosk in the food court has stale glazed donuts! I arrived early before 4am.
Sir CharlesApril 16, 2012Southwest 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!
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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.
Connie Van HoesenJuly 24, 2014MUCH easier to navigate than O'Hare. Definitely worth flying Southwest
Nadia GedeonJuly 13, 2015Give yourself extra time for an early flight. TSA system is odd. One lane through for everyone
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
Easily the easiest airport to fly into or out of in Chicago
Kevin FooteSeptember 21, 2013Looking for breakfast? Go through security first. The pizza place has great breakfast sandwiches.
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!
Love coming through here vs ORD when returning from international travel!💜💗
Jen QuinlanApril 1, 2012For 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.
MarianaNovember 6, 2011Make 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, 2013This 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.
Nuts on Clark is just down the hall from the Terminal A main food court. Try the cheese corn!!
Amanda HardestyMay 31, 2013Super short runaway - be prepared for quick landings and steep take-offs!
Brenton HenryDecember 28, 2011Don't forget, it's Chicago Midway ~ grab a beer in a to go cup and walk around or wait at your gate!
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, 2013Fly Southwest! The chairs at their terminals are equipped with electric outlets and they it mad jokes!
Paul SauerMay 11, 2018They 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.
ElizabethDecember 10, 2013The special us not a special. They sell the water for $4 for 2 at the store anyway.
Sadie CorneliusJuly 13, 2012In all the times I've been here recently never knew you could take Togo drinks to your gate. #tip #tipsy trip
Greg MooreOctober 30, 2011Watch out for the roving wheel chair gangs, and god help you if you get in the middle of the war with the cart people
Beach PaceJuly 24, 2014For 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.
Midway Park Saver is really close to the airport an very reasonably priced for parking. Print a coupon out online.
DeShaun HarrisNovember 6, 2011This airport hosts an interdenominational Christian worship service on Sundays at 10 am. Check it out if you love Jesus!
Dilara SultanOctober 27, 2011back and forth from the airport... get a limo it really is the best... cleaner and safer option than a taxi!
B terminal has the worlds smallest bathrooms for such a large airport. Even the men have to line up outside.
Christina MaggioreJanuary 24, 2012Don'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.
Psychic SoulfullDecember 29, 2010If 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.
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.
Jill ChaissonSeptember 3, 2012Travel with your cousin who works for an airline and you don't have to wait in security line! Thanks Kathleen.
Park in the economy garage- efficient with the shuttle and nice to be in sheltered parking.
Vegan Break .comOctober 8, 2011So much styrofoam used at the food court...for two seconds and then thrown in the trash. Step it up for the environment, please!
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, 2013Get hammied under the Heineken plane. Board the plane. Sleep like a rock.
Daniela DBOctober 13, 2014Small, enough places to have lunch, lines for customs moves relatively fast. Friendly staff
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.- Courtenay BirdAugust 7, 2011Get a giant hot dog in the food court between terminals A and B. Walk it off by skipping the moving walkways!
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
5700 S Cicero Ave
Chicago, IL 60638
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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"
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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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