Midway Airport Terminal Guide MDW Arrivals, Pickup and Car Service
This Midway Airport terminal guide walks you through Chicago Midway International Airport, from the departures curb to baggage claim. Learn where the concourses are, how to get into the city and where to find your driver.
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- Driver meets you at baggage claim on the lower level
- Drop-offs go to the upper-level departures curb
- No surge price if your flight runs late
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has one main terminal and three concourses, A, B and C. Departures are on the upper level. Arrivals and baggage claim are on the lower level, where Midway Limo Service drivers meet you.
Book your ride online before you fly, from an SUV to a coach bus. We drive to and from MDW day and night.
About Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Midway is small, busy and close to the city.
Chicago Midway International Airport, code MDW, is at 5700 South Cicero Avenue on the southwest side of the city. It is about ten miles from downtown. The Midway Airport terminal is a single main building, so it is much easier to get around than large airports with many terminals.
Midway is best known as a Southwest Airlines hub. The walk from the curb to security to your gate is short. If you live on the South Side or in the south and southwest suburbs, Midway is usually closer and faster than O'Hare.
How the Midway Airport terminal is laid out.
Here is what is on each level and where your gates are.
Departures and Check-In
- Ticketing and check-in counters
- Departures curb for drop-offs
- Your driver stops at the door closest to your airline
Arrivals and Baggage Claim
- Baggage claim
- Arrivals curb for pickups
- Meet and greet drivers wait here with a name sign
Concourses A, B and C
- Reached from the main terminal
- Your boarding pass shows your concourse and gate
- Short walk from your gate to baggage claim
Ways to Get To and From Midway
From a private car to the CTA train, here are your choices and where a car service fits.
Private Car and Limo Service
Booked before you fly, with a set price and a flight-tracked pickup. Best if you have bags, kids or a group.
Rideshare
Picks up on the arrivals level. Prices can surge, rides can be canceled and waits can be long, mostly late at night and during delays.
Taxi
Taxis line up at the terminal and run on a meter. Easy for a short trip, but the price is not set ahead like a booked ride.
CTA Orange Line
The Orange Line runs straight from Midway to the Loop. It costs less, but it does not take you door to door or help with bags.
Parking and Cell Phone Lot
Garage and open-air parking are near the terminal. A free cell phone lot lets pickup drivers wait until you are ready.
Where Your Chauffeur Meets You at Midway
Both pickup choices start on the lower level.
With meet and greet, find your chauffeur at baggage claim holding a sign with your name. With curbside, get your bags and walk out to the arrivals curb, where your driver pulls up.
We track your flight, so your driver is there when you land. Our airport pickup page helps you choose between the two.
Tips for an easy pickup at Midway.
A few small steps help you find your driver fast once you land at MDW.
When You Book
- Put your flight number in the booking form
- Pick meet and greet for heavy bags, kids or a first visit
- Book a Sprinter or coach bus for groups
At the Airport
- Head down to the lower level after you leave your gate
- For curbside, wait at the arrivals curb with your bags
- Check your confirmation for driver and car details
- Going to O'Hare? We drive Midway to O'Hare too
Pick From Our 2026 to 2027 Fleet
Landing with a lot of bags or a big group? Pick the vehicle that fits. Hourly rates are shown here, and airport rates are on each vehicle page.
from $135/hrCadillac Escalade
Our top SUV. Seats up to 6 with plenty of room for bags.
View Escaladefrom $100/hrLincoln Navigator
A quiet, comfortable SUV. A great pick for business trips and families.
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from $160/hrMercedes Sprinter Van
Fits up to 14 people and their bags. Good for teams, families and wedding parties.
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from $95/hrFord Expedition
A roomy full size SUV with space for extra bags. Our lowest priced SUV.
View Expedition
from $145/hrStretch Limousine
A classic stretch limo for weddings, proms, birthdays and nights out.
View Stretch Limo
from $325/hrCoach Bus
For big groups. Take everyone to a convention, event or game in one bus.
Request a QuoteMidway Limo Service Rates and Pricing
Rides to and from Midway are a flat rate, so the price does not change if you sit in traffic. Hourly and airport rates are both below.
Before you book. Taxes and gratuity are not in these prices. Both are added at checkout, so you see the full total first. Any extra tip is your choice.
Your ride from Midway.
A Ford Expedition, ready for your ride from MDW.
From your gate to your door
Land at Midway, grab your bags and ride to your hotel, your home or dinner downtown.
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Book your car before you fly, and your driver will be on the lower level when you land.