Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) Taxis

Upon arrival at Midway International Airport, make sure not to leave your personal belongings at the facility.

Transport options available at the airport include rental cars, hotel shuttle services, rideshares, buses, trains, and taxis.

Midway has 43 gates with three concourses and facilities for international passengers.

• Concourse A has 19 gates.
• Concourse B has 26 gates.
• Concourse C has 3 gates.

Taxis at Midway International Airport

Upon exit from the Baggage Claim area, proceed to the taxi waiting area outside your terminal building.

Taxi stands are located on the lower level curb in front of the terminals, and taxis are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Please use the taxi stands to ensure you have a licensed taxi driver.

For your protection, do not accept rides from drivers outside the cab stand or in the departure area of the terminal roadways.

All taxis should have a working meter to calculate the fare based on time and mileage.

Fares are based on traffic conditions, but an average fare from Midway to downtown Chicago is approximately $40.

If you need to travel outside the city area, please consult your driver for rates.

If the driver did a great job and handled your luggage carefully, you might feel like tipping more. Your driver will certainly appreciate it.

Keep a record of the cab company, vehicle number, and driver's name if you leave something behind.

Hotel Shuttles at Midway International Airport

Many hotels in downtown Chicago have shuttle services though some might require prior reservations. Please confirm if this service is available at your accommodation.

Shuttles pick up and drop passengers at the Ground Transportation Center outside the terminal building.

Fares may vary for this service. Please call your hotel front desk for further assistance.

Additionally, it is customary to give the driver a tip ($5.00 – $10.00 depending on the length of the ride, plus $1.00 per bag if the driver helps you with your luggage).

Ride Shares at Midway International Airport

Rideshares pick up passengers on the Lower Level Outside of Baggage Claim, Door No. 4.

Passengers can reserve rideshare by downloading the app and coordinating directly with their driver. They can also request a ride a few days before their flight to avoid the inconvenience.

Ridesharing apps should let users verify the identity of drivers by checking out their faces, license plates, and colors.

It might help if you could ask the driver to identify himself and the name of the passenger he's picking up.

Finally, if you ever feel uncomfortable, you are not under any obligation to climb into someone's vehicle.