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Chicago Midway International AirportQuiet Traffic

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Immigration
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Airport Status
Quiet
Current traffic level
Location
Chicago
United States

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Chicago Midway International Airport

TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours

Sunday1 / 1 Open

Terminal MAIN

Main (4:00 am - 8:30 pm)
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated: 8:28:13 PM

Total Queue Time Estimate

Combined
Security
2
min
Immigration
7
min
Total
9
min
Add ~30 min for check-in & boarding
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Data SourceHistorical
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Early morning
Before 7 AM
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For Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago, arrive 2 hours before domestic flights and 3 hours before international flights. Current wait times show approximately 2 minutes for security and 7 minutes for immigration, so plan accordingly.
The queue index at Chicago Midway International Airport indicates overall airport congestion levels based on security, immigration, and check-in wait times. A low queue index (under 30%) means smooth operations, moderate (30-70%) suggests normal traffic, and high (over 70%) indicates busy conditions with longer waits.
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2
min
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Immigration & customs times

7
min
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IATA Code
MDW
Location
Chicago
United States
Current Status
Quiet Traffic
TSA PreCheck
Available
Busiest Months
JulAugDec

Peak Hours

6-9 AM3min
11 AM-2 PM2min
4-7 PM3min

Quick Tips

  • Arrive 2-3 hours early for international flights
  • Check-in online to save time
  • Use TSA PreCheck for faster screening
  • CLEAR+ available at this airport

Arrival Time

Domestic Flight
90 min
before departure
International Flight
150 min
before departure
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Security Wait Times
2 min
Passport Control
7 min
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About MDW

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) serves the Chicago area in United States.

Real-time queue predictions help travelers plan arrival times with accurate wait time estimates.

Busiest periods: Jul, Aug, Dec

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