Midway ADA Friendly Services

Wheelchair assistance All outside sidewalks have sloping curb cuts for easy wheelchair access. Throughout the airport, restrooms, elevators, signage, telephones, restaurants, drinking fountains, and diaper changing facilities are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Wheelchair assistance is available from your airline. Please contact your airline in advance to make arrangements.

Animal Relief Area

The Animal Relief Area is curbside, on the lower level. It is a gated area designated for service animal relief and is accessible at all times. All animals must be accompanied and leashed by the owner.

Elevators

Elevators located in the terminal building provide access to all passenger levels of the airport complex. All elevators have Braille and raised letters/numerals.

Parking Facilities

There are two parking facilities at Midway airport: Terminal and Economy parking. Both of these garages have designated parking spaces for motorists with disabilities located near each of the three elevator cores. Passengers should use the center core elevators to reach the third floor to access the pedestrian bridge to the terminal building.

The Economy lots (Red and Yellow) have designated parking near the entrances. Free shuttle buses, equipped with wheelchair lifts provide transportation between the economy lots and the terminal every 15 minutes. For special assistance with parking accommodations please contact the Parking Information Hotline at 1-773-838-0756.

Public Transportation/CTA Rapid Transit

The CTA Orange Line provides service between Midway International Airport and downtown Chicago. The hours of operation are 4 a.m. to 1 a.m. The station is equipped with an elevator to take passengers with mobility impairments to and from the train platform. All stations en route to downtown Chicago are equipped with elevators. For additional Chicago Transit Authority information please contact:
1-312-836-7000
1-312-836-4949 (TTY)

Rental Cars

Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and National rental car agencies provide hand-controlled vehicles for persons with mobility impairments. Agencies request notification 2-3 days prior to renting a car with adaptive equipment.

Restaurants

All entrances to restaurants located in the airport are accessible.

Restrooms

Restrooms located throughout the Airport have wheelchair accessible facilities. In addition, there are family and companion restroom facilities.

Telephone and TTY Phones

Teletypewriters (TTY) are located at designated locations throughout the terminal facility.

Taxicabs

For wheelchair accessible vehicles, please see cab starters in the cab stand outside baggage claim areas of the terminal.

Volunteer Assistance

Volunteer Assistance is available for travelers at Chicago Midway Airport. Our volunteers are also receiving training in the Purple Airplane Program.