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Midway Parking vs. a Car Service Thanksgiving 2026 Cost Guide

Flying out of Midway for Thanksgiving? You can park at the airport or book a ride. Here is what each one costs for a holiday trip, and which one makes sense for you.

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Published October 31, 2026 / By Midway Limo Service

Quick answer: Midway's Terminal Garage costs up to $43 a day, and Economy parking costs up to $15 a day. A 5-day Thanksgiving trip comes to about $215 in the Terminal Garage or $75 in Economy. A round trip car service starts at $198 ($99 each way by SUV), before taxes and gratuity.

Midway Airport parking rates

These are the official 2026 rates from the City of Chicago. Taxes are included.

Parking	Up to 1 hour	Each 24 hours
Terminal Garage (daily, Levels 2 to 6)	$4	$43
Economy Garage and Lot	$4	$15

The Terminal Garage is right next to the terminal at 5701 S. Cicero Ave. The economy lots are at 5050 W. 55th St., with free shuttles every 10 to 15 minutes.

Cost for a Thanksgiving trip

Say you fly out Wednesday, Nov 25 and come home Sunday, Nov 29. That is 5 days of parking.

Option	5-day trip	7-day trip	Good to know
Terminal Garage	$215	$301	Walk to the terminal. Plus gas and your drive
Economy parking	$75	$105	Cheapest. Plus gas, the shuttle ride and walking with bags
Our car service, round trip	From $198	From $198	Same price for any trip length. Door to door. Before taxes and gratuity

The longer your trip, the better a ride looks. The car service price does not go up with each day you are away.

Which One?

Park or ride: which fits you

Both are good choices. It comes down to your trip.

Park

Parking Makes Sense If

You fly alone on a short trip
You are fine with the economy shuttle
You live close to Midway

Ride

A Ride Makes Sense If

You are away 5 days or more
You travel with family and bags
You do not want to drive in holiday traffic or snow

Groups

Big Family or Group?

A Sprinter van seats up to 14
From $149 per airport ride
Everyone rides together

Thanksgiving week at Midway

Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov 26, 2026. It is one of the busiest travel weeks of the year.

The busiest days to fly out are usually Tuesday, Nov 24 and Wednesday, Nov 25
The busiest day to fly home is usually Sunday, Nov 29
Get to Midway 2 hours and 30 minutes to 3 hours before a domestic flight that week
Watch the weather. On the Saturday after Thanksgiving last year, about 240 flights were canceled at Midway because of snow
Book your ride home when you book your ride out. We track your return flight

Need more timing help? Read how early to get to Midway.

Questions

Midway Parking Questions

How much is parking at Midway per day?

The Terminal Garage costs up to $43 for each 24 hours. The Economy Garage and Lot cost up to $15 for each 24 hours. Taxes are included.

What is the cheapest parking at Midway?

The Economy Garage and Lot, at up to $15 a day. They are about a quarter mile west of Cicero Avenue.

Is there a shuttle from Midway economy parking?

Yes. Free shuttles run between the economy lots and the terminal about every 10 to 15 minutes.

How much is a car service to Midway?

Our airport rides start at $99 each way in an SUV, before taxes and gratuity. A Sprinter van for up to 14 people starts at $149.

Is a car service cheaper than parking at Midway?

It depends on the trip. For one person, the economy lot is cheaper. For a trip of 5 days or more in the Terminal Garage, a round trip ride costs about the same, and no one has to drive.

What are the busiest Thanksgiving travel days in 2026?

Tuesday, Nov 24 and Wednesday, Nov 25 are usually the busiest days to fly out. Sunday, Nov 29 is usually the busiest day to fly home.

Where is drop-off at Midway?

Departures drop-off is on the upper level. Stop at the curb in front of your airline.

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