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"Gate A4B...boarding is in the hallway??!!!?"(3 Tips)
"It's s long walk, but there is a decent cafe and clean bathrooms."(2 Tips)
"Hold your breath as the walkway to A4B narrows and becomes parted."(2 Tips)"Lining up is very confusing to everyone."(2 Tips)
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Southwest should stop using this gate, it's a clunker. If you're an early A or early B ticket holder, u better get in line early or good luck getting by the crowd, it ain't happening.Upvote14Downvote
Sasha GJanuary 7, 2013This place is sooooo far from security. Take the walking ramp past the Blue Brothers & then watch for the signs. Then KEEP GOING, yes KEEP GOING. That's how far it is!Upvote12Downvote
Bradley T.July 26, 2013This gate, while understated, is hobbled by inaccessibility. This is where SWA employees in training cut their teeth. The carpet is cleaner than the others in this concourse, which is a huge perk.
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Todd ManningDecember 4, 2015A walk to Indiana would be shorter than the one to get to this gate.Upvote6Downvote
Jackson PollockMay 20, 2019Southwest should be ashamed of themselves for using this as a “gate”. It’s a hallway that is barely passable 3 wide; let alone 2 wide with baby strollers and families present. + the PA doesn’t work.Upvote1Downvote
Lewis WallaceJanuary 31, 2012Pack a meal (and a beer in a go cup). This gate is so far away and lacking in concessions that I thought it was a stealth transfer to O'Hare.Upvote13Downvote
Lisa PowersJanuary 18, 2012Almost missed the entrance to the concourse because i was just going on the moving walkway.. ya have to keep your eyes open!Upvote6Downvote
Glen SzczypkaSeptember 8, 2013All the Chicago kids going to Hogwarts use this gate (Platform 9 3/4)Upvote2Downvote- Michael RomanJune 19, 2013It's s long walk, but there is a decent cafe and clean bathrooms.Upvote1Downvote
Eli GratzMarch 22, 2012This is really far from the real terminal and has a weird boarding process. If you're a B pay attentionUpvote2Downvote
brad turnerJune 17, 2011Don't walk or you may miss your flight, its a fair hike from anywhere.Upvote1Downvote
Jason KJune 18, 2012It's a long walk. Pack a sandwich and pay attention to the signs.Upvote1Downvote- Leon ChangJanuary 17, 2012Hold your breath as the walkway to A4B narrows and becomes parted. That area smells.UpvoteDownvote
Seth Moser-KatzMarch 28, 2012Very pretty pictures of Chicago on the way down the hall.
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Jeff WillingerOctober 27, 2011The furthest gate at Midway. Do not let the A fool you. Far away.Upvote2Downvote
- Lance MooreJune 5, 2013Worst gate in southwest and/or midway. Lining up is very confusing to everyone.UpvoteDownvote
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Gate A4B
Concourse A4 (MDW Airport)
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
Chicago, IL 60638
United States
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