Midway International and O’Hare International Airports are the two major airports for the city of Chicago. No curbside pick-ups or drop-offs are permitted at this airport and no one can move beyond the security checkpoint except ticketed passengers. A USO for active military personnel and their dependents serves free refreshments on Concourse C, from 8am-9pm daily.

Ground transportation is provided by the Chicago Transit Authority Orange Line subway and regional buses and there are rental cars, pre-arranged limousine service and taxis. Taxis charge a fuel surcharge plus $25-$28 to downtown Chicago. There are hotels located near the airport and downtown, which provide free shuttle services.

Airport shuttles carry passengers from parking areas to the terminal curbside. Regional bus services, such as The Rapid Transit Blue and Orange lines carry passengers to and from O’Hare to Midway airports and Coach USA also offers hourly services between the two.

For arrival and departure information at either Midway or O’Hare airports go to http://www.chicagotraveler.com/flight_information.htm.
Remember to click Midway Airport or you will get O’Hare listings.

Passengers and visitors have access to food and beverage services, retail shops, gift shops, newsstands, snack bars, cafes, telephones, Internet, WiFi and restrooms, which include private stalls with handgrips and electronic sensor controlled faucets. Beyond the security checkpoint there is Midway Boulevard, where there is 50,000sq.ft of concessions to enjoy while waiting to board your flight.

Chicago Midway International Airport
5700 South Cicero Avenue
Chicago, IL 60638

Website: http://www.flychicago.com/midway/MidwayHomepage.shtm#

Directions: From downtown to Midway Airport is about 11 miles, click the link for directions from downtown and the surrounding area.
http://www.chicago-mdw.com/maps.html