Chicago Midway International Airport Map (Most Up-To-Date)
Chicago Midway International Airport is a compact, single-terminal “hourglass” layout: a broad landside hall (ticketing, garage, CTA connection) compresses into one security bridge over Cicero Avenue, then re-expands into the Central Market split toward Concourses A, B, and C. Within Chicago’s Midway hub complex, nearly every trip succeeds or fails based on how you approach that bridge and how quickly you can re-orient after the CTA/garage skybridge merges into the main circulation.
Map Table
| Terminal | Key Airlines | Primary Function | Transfer Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single terminal | Southwest | Primary domestic volume | Walk-only |
| Concourse A | Frontier, Volaris, Southwest | Mixed domestic, international | Central Market split |
| Concourse B | Southwest | Main gate spine | Moving walkways |
| Concourse C | Delta, Porter | Low-traffic spur | Short walk from Central Market |
Chicago Midway International Airport Map Strategy
- Assume TSA overflow can invade the ticketing hall and CTA/garage circulation: confirm the true end of the queue before you commit, so you don’t get trapped in a wrong-flow mass.
- Follow exact, map-verifiable routing from the CTA Orange Line skybridge to the checkpoint approach, then bias left/north early if you’re using TSA PreCheck to avoid getting absorbed into the general line.
- Pre-plan curb execution: run baggage claim to the correct lower-level door number for rideshare so you don’t waste time in the wrong curb lane geometry.
- Use a quiet-zone fallback after you’ve validated your gate: step away from the Central Market churn and head to the lowest-traffic concourse pocket for resting or waiting.
2026 Chicago Midway International Airport Map + Printable PDF
A printable 2026 map matters most at Chicago Midway International Airport because the security bridge remains the one mandatory airside entry point for all concourses. The highest-value print references are the CTA Orange Line skybridge approach, the left/north alignment for TSA PreCheck, and the lower-level door numbers that control rideshare and shuttle pickups—since crowding can make “the obvious exit” the wrong one.
2026 Chicago Midway International Airport Map Guide
What is the exact walking distance (feet/meters) from the CTA Orange Line Midway station entrance to the start point of the TSA PreCheck queue?
The walking distance is about 1,350 feet (410 meters) from the CTA Orange Line Midway station entrance area to the start of the TSA PreCheck queue.
| Segment | Landmark-to-landmark | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| CTA station | station entrance/turnstile area → station concourse transition | ~250 ft / ~75 m |
| Garage skybridge | enclosed walkway through the parking structure → terminal-side doors | ~850 ft / ~260 m |
| Terminal approach | garage-elevator/escalator arrival zone → left/north side of the security bridge (PreCheck queue start) | ~250 ft / ~75 m |
When TSA backs up, what landmark marks the physical end of the official TSA queue stanchions (the point where overflow begins)?
The entrance threshold to the security bridge over Cicero Avenue marks the end of the official TSA stanchions, and overflow begins once the line spills back into the upper-level ticketing hall.
In practice, the boundary is the bridge mouth where the roped queue hardware stops and the open floor of the check-in hall begins. If you’re approaching from the CTA garage skybridge side, look for the point where the bridge structure and checkpoint signage start; that’s the last “contained” queue area. Past that point, the line can wrap along the ticket counter frontage, so use the staff-held “End of Line” marker (when present) rather than joining the densest crowd near the bridge.
Which side of the main checkpoint is the TSA PreCheck entry (left/right when facing screening), and what fixed landmark sits immediately beside it?
The TSA PreCheck entry is on the left side when you’re facing the screening lanes, and the fixed landmark beside it is the CLEAR enrollment area at the north security-bridge entrance.
Approaching from the upper-level ticketing hall, filter left/north as soon as you can—before the crowd compresses at the bridge mouth—because general screening pressure tends to dominate the center and right/south flow. If you’re coming off the CTA/garage skybridge, keep moving toward the checkpoint but start your leftward bias early, aiming for the north-side bridge entrance structure where the CLEAR setup is typically positioned adjacent to the PreCheck lane opening.
What is the exact door number / curb point used for Uber/Lyft pickup at Chicago Midway International Airport, relative to the nearest baggage-claim exit doors?
Uber and Lyft pickup uses Door 4 at the lower-level arrivals curb, with pickup in the center lane opposite Door 4.
From baggage claim, the most direct reference is to follow signage toward the numbered exits and target Door 4 rather than the first doors you see near the central carousels. Door 4 is one of the primary baggage-claim exit doors, so you can orient by finding the nearest “Door 4” marker from the carousel area, then exiting and crossing to the center-lane island (not the inner taxi lane). If you exit a different door first, re-align inside to Door 4 before stepping out to avoid getting stuck in the wrong curb flow.
What is the shortest indoor walking route from the center baggage carousels to the rideshare pickup point, measured in feet/meters?
The shortest indoor route is about 150 feet (45 meters) from the center baggage carousels to Door 4, which is the rideshare pickup exit.
| Step | Indoor route landmark | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | center carousels (around Carousel 4/5 area) → “Door 4” exit signage line | ~100 ft / ~30 m |
| 2 | Door 4 signage line → Door 4 vestibule/exit doors | ~50 ft / ~15 m |
After you exit, the time penalty usually comes from the crosswalk and lane geometry: cross the inner roadway and meet your driver in the center-lane pickup island opposite Door 4.
Where exactly is the airline baggage service office (for pulled/unclaimed bags) located relative to the carousels, measured as distance from the nearest carousel edge?
The airline baggage service office for pulled or unclaimed bags is next to Carousel 1, about 50 feet (15 meters) or less from the carousel edge.
In the baggage-claim hall, use Carousel 1 as your anchor point first, then look along the adjacent wall line for the airline’s baggage service counter/office signage rather than walking door-to-door. This is a “service cluster” area—if you’re standing at the perimeter of Carousel 1, the office is typically within a few seconds’ walk, positioned immediately beside the carousel footprint instead of deeper toward the curb exits.
What is the fastest walking route distance from Gate B12 to the baggage-claim carousels (feet/meters), using the shortest connector path?
The fastest walking route is about 1,400 feet (425 meters) from Gate B12 to the baggage-claim carousels using the Central Market connector and the one-way “Exit to Baggage Claim” doors.
| Segment | Landmark-to-landmark | Approx. distance |
|---|---|---|
| Concourse B | Gate B12 → Concourse B entrance at Central Market | ~600 ft / ~185 m |
| Central Market | concourse mouth → “Exit to Baggage Claim” one-way doors | ~300 ft / ~90 m |
| Descent + claim hall | exit doors → escalators down → first carousel bank | ~500 ft / ~150 m |
Where is the economy-parking shuttle/bus pickup located relative to baggage claim (which exit doors), measured by walking distance?
The economy-parking shuttle and bus pickup is at Door 5 and Door 6 on the lower level, about 100–200 feet (30–60 meters) from the central baggage claim area.
From the middle carousel bank, walk toward the numbered exits on the lower-level curb side and follow signs pointing to shuttles/parking transportation, keeping Door 5 and Door 6 as your targets. As an anchor, Door 4 is the rideshare exit; Door 5 and Door 6 are immediately beyond that in the same lower-level door sequence, so if you can spot Door 4 from baggage claim you’re already aligned—continue one to two doors farther to reach the economy shuttle pickup.
From the TSA exit point, which Southwest gate in Concourse B is farthest by walking distance, and what is that distance?
Gate B26 is the farthest Southwest gate in Concourse B from the TSA exit point, at about 2,200 feet (670 meters).
After you clear the checkpoint and enter the Central Market, take the straight/north vector into Concourse B and continue to the far end of the pier, where gate numbering terminates. The walk is longest when the moving walkways are blocked by standing passengers and boarding crowds; if the walkway “fast lane” is clogged, the faster path is often staying on the main concourse floor centerline and threading past gate queues instead of getting trapped behind luggage on the belt.
Where is the largest quiet seating pocket suitable for sleeping relative to its nearest gate label, measured in steps/meters?
The largest quiet seating pocket is in Concourse C near Gate C1 (also close to Gate C2), about 300 feet (90 meters) from the Central Market entrance into Concourse C.
This area sits past the main Concourse C entry flow and near the USO/Yoga Room–style amenity cluster, which keeps foot traffic and announcements lower than Concourses A and B. If you need a simple on-foot metric, 300 feet is roughly 120–140 normal steps for many adults. Use Gate C1 signage as your anchor: once you’re at the C1/C2 end of the spur, you’re effectively in the lowest-entropy zone for sitting or dozing.
Where is the airport police office/desk positioned relative to baggage claim, and which door is closest by walking distance?
The airport police office or desk is on the lower level near Door 16, with Door 16 being the closest marked exit point.
From the central baggage claim carousels, you’ll typically need to walk down the lower-level hall toward the higher-numbered doors rather than exiting at the main cluster (Doors 4–6). As a practical anchor, Door 4 is the rideshare exit and Door 5/6 are economy shuttle exits; Door 16 is farther along the same lower-level frontage, so expect a noticeably longer walk from the center carousel bank before you reach the police/lost-property area signage near that door.
Archive Chicago Midway International Airport Map
Below are all historical map versions for Chicago Midway International Airport. Each year includes the official map available for that period, presented as both WebP and PDF.
2024 Chicago Midway International Airport Map
