MDW
TSA Security · Predicted
TSA wait times, demystified.
Chicago Midway International Airport · Chicago, US
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0min
Source
Predicted
Confidence
Medium
Checkpoints
1
Reports · 24h
0
Delays detected — Longer waits expected
FAA reports 75 min delays
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TSA Checkpoint Operating Hours
Friday0 / 1 Open
Terminal MAIN
Main (4:00 am - 8:30 pm)
3:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Hours may vary during holidaysUpdated:
All Terminals
11min
TSA Security (Expected)
+1h Forecast
3min
TSA Security (Expected)
+2h Forecast
4min
TSA Security (Expected)
+3h Forecast
6min
TSA Security (Expected)
+4h Forecast
12min
TSA Security (Expected)
Wait distribution
0–5 m4%
5–10 m6%
10–15 m10%
15–20 m14%
20–30 m22%
30–45 m26%
45–60 m12%
60+ m6%
P50 24 min
P90 52 min
P99 78 min
Pad 52 min for 90% confidence
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MDW Security FAQs
The average TSA security wait time at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is approximately 0 minutes. During peak hours (typically 5-8 AM and 4-7 PM), wait times can be 0 minutes or longer. Off-peak hours typically see wait times of 0 minutes.
TSA security lines at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) currently average about 0 minutes. TSA PreCheck lanes are typically under 0 minutes. Wait times are updated every 5 minutes based on real-time data.
Yes, Chicago Midway International Airport offers TSA PreCheck lanes at security checkpoints. TSA PreCheck can reduce your wait time by 50% or more, with average waits of 0 minutes compared to 0 minutes in regular lanes.
The best times to go through TSA security at Chicago Midway International Airport are typically early morning (5:00-6:00 AM) and mid-afternoon (2:00-4:00 PM). Avoid peak hours between 5:00-8:00 AM for morning business flights and 4:00-7:00 PM for evening departures when security lines are longest.
For domestic flights at Chicago Midway International Airport, arrive at least 90 minutes before departure. For international flights, arrive 150 minutes early to allow time for security, immigration, and boarding. If traveling during holidays or peak seasons, add an extra 30 minutes.
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Prediction factorsConfidence 58%
- Recent third-party observation indicates ~3 min at security (falling)
At the checkpoint
- — TSA PreCheck is typically 50–70% faster.
- — Have ID and boarding pass ready at the divider.
- — Liquids under 100 ml / 3.4 oz in a clear zip bag.
- — Laptops and large electronics in a bin alone.
- — CLEAR+ enrollment available at this airport.
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