Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

International passengers follow a structured route from deboarding to immigration, baggage collection, customs clearance, and exit into the public terminal area.

• Follow signage from the arrival gate towards US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
• Present your passport, valid visa or ESTA entry authorisation, and relevant border documentation to the border officer.
• Proceed to the designated baggage reclaim carousels on the lower level to collect checked luggage.
• Clear the customs inspection checkpoint; declare any currency exceeding 10,000 USD or restricted agricultural items.
• Exit the secure international area into the main terminal landside hall for ground transport.

• 電車

  Train (CTA Orange Line)

  Departs from Midway station, connected to the terminal via a covered walkway, running directly into the Chicago Loop.

  所要時間:

  Roughly 20-25 minutes

  目安料金:

  Typically $2.50 - $5.00

• タクシー

  Taxi

  Available from ranks situated directly outside the lower level baggage claim exits.

  所要時間:

  Roughly 30-50 minutes

  目安料金:

  Typically $30.00 - $45.00

• 配車サービス

  Rideshare (Uber / Lyft)

  Pick-up points are located on the upper level of the main parking garage near the terminal.

  所要時間:

  Roughly 30-50 minutes

  目安料金:

  Typically $30.00 - $50.00

• バス

  Public Bus (CTA)

  Local buses stop at the Midway Transportation Centre, serving surrounding districts and suburban routes.

  所要時間:

  Roughly 45-60 minutes

  目安料金:

  Typically $2.25

Transfers within Midway take place within the connected concourses airside, while transfers to O'Hare Airport require landside ground transport across Chicago.

• Concourses A, B, and C are connected post-security, permitting airside walking transfers without re-screening.
• Inter-airport transfers to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) require traveling landside using taxis, rideshares, or CTA rail (Orange Line to Blue Line in the city centre).
• Allow at least 2.5 to 3 hours for a self-transfer between Midway and O'Hare due to urban transit distances.

Free Wi-Fi access is provided across the terminal building and concourses.

• Select the official airport network option from your device's Wi-Fi settings.
• Accept the terms and conditions on the landing page to establish a connection.
• Sessions remain active for standard durations and can be reconnected if required.

Cash machines and currency exchange points are accessible landside and airside.

• Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) compatible with international card networks are located throughout the terminal.
• Currency exchange services operate in central concourse locations.
• Electronic and contactless card payments are standard across airport vendors and public transport.

A range of quick-service venues, regional eateries, and coffee outlets serve passengers across all concourses.

• The Central Market food area situated between Concourses A and B features iconic local Chicago food vendors.
• Dining outlets offer options including Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, hot dogs, and standard fast food.
• Most food venues operate from early morning until the final scheduled departures of the day.

Midway does not host standard commercial airline lounges, focusing instead on public concourse seating and specialized facilities.

• A USO Lounge in Concourse C serves active-duty military service members and their families.
• No United Club, American Admirals Club, or independent pay-per-use lounges are operating in the airport.
• Seating areas equipped with device charging points are located throughout Concourses A and B.

Hotel options are located a short distance away along the main access corridors near the airport perimeter.

• No hotels are directly attached to the terminal building.
• Nearby hotels offer courtesy shuttle services picking up outside the lower-level arrivals area.
• Accommodations along South Cicero Avenue provide easy proximity for overnight layovers.

Baggage facilities encompass reclaim carousels and airline assistance counters.

• Baggage reclaim carousels are located on the lower level of the main terminal building.
• Left-luggage and temporary baggage storage facilities are not available at the airport due to security policy.
• Direct baggage inquiries or lost luggage reports to your operating airline's baggage desk.

Facilities supporting travellers with young children are positioned throughout the main terminal concourses.

• Dedicated nursing mother rooms offer private spaces in Concourses A and C.
• Baby changing units are installed in all primary restrooms landside and airside.
• Family lanes may be designated at TSA security checkpoints during busy operation hours.

• ATM Cash Machines
• Currency Exchange
• Nursing Mother Rooms
• USO Lounge
• Device Charging Stations
• All-Gender Restrooms
• Service Animal Relief Areas

現地の緊急連絡先: 911

• Dial 911 from any mobile phone or landline for immediate police, fire, or medical emergencies.
• Contact uniformed Chicago Police Department personnel or airport staff for immediate terminal assistance.
• For lost passports, contact your nation's foreign consulate located in central Chicago.

• パスポートの有効期限、必要なビザ、ETA、または入国申告を確認してください。
• 前日に搭乗券で出発ターミナルを確認してください。
• 着陸した瞬間にオンラインになるよう、旅行用eSIMを有効にしてください。
• オフライン地図をダウンロードし、ホテルの住所と予約番号をスクリーンショットしておきましょう。
• 旅行することを銀行に伝え、予備の支払いカードを持ち歩いてください。
• 現地の緊急連絡先と大使館の連絡先を携帯電話に保存してください。
• パスポートを写真に撮り、オフラインでアクセスできる場所にコピーを保存してください。
• 目的地の受託手荷物許容量と制限品目を確認してください。

空港の運営状況は変更されることがあります。ご旅行前に、ターミナル、運賃、時刻表を以下の公式情報源で必ずご確認ください。

• https://www.flychicago.com/midway/公式空港情報
• https://www.dhs.gov/政府機関情報
• https://www.cbp.gov/政府機関情報
• https://www.transitchicago.com/公式交通機関情報
• https://www.chicago.gov/政府機関情報