Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) – Terminal Guide & Travel Tips
Chicago, United States · MDW · North America
Terminal Guide
| Terminal | Airlines | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Concourses A, B, C (single terminal) | Southwest (dominant),Delta,Spirit,Frontier,Sun Country |
Lounge Directory
| Lounge | Location | Access |
|---|---|---|
| The Club Midway | Priority Pass, LoungeBuddy, $45 walk-in |
Pro Tips
- Southwest dominates MDW — if you're on Southwest, this is a smoother experience than O'Hare for Chicago connections.
- The CTA Orange Line is the best way downtown; significantly cheaper and usually faster than a taxi.
- MDW's compact single-terminal layout means security and gates are easy to navigate — a refreshing change from O'Hare.
- Southwest doesn't assign seats — check in exactly 24 hours before departure for the best boarding position.
- Midway is in a dense residential neighborhood; it's actually walkable to some restaurants if you need to kill time before heading in.
- Winter weather affects MDW similarly to O'Hare — monitor delays closely December through February.
- Parking at the MDW Cell Lot and remote economy is much cheaper than the main garage; use the shuttle.