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Midway International Airport (MDW)

Midway International Airport serves Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, 10,360,093 passengers boarded flights here, down 2.8% from 2023, making it number 31 of 498 US commercial airports. The FAA classes it as a large hub.

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10,360,093passengers boarding, 2024

#31busiest of 498

10,659,520passengers boarding, 2023

Cities near MDW

City	Distance	Population	Home value
Cicero, IL	4 mi	81,858	$249,400
Chicago, IL	6 mi	2,731,585	$334,100
Evanston, IL	19 mi	76,380	$481,200
Hammond, IN	19 mi	75,712	$159,900
Naperville, IL	20 mi	153,114	$540,200
Joliet, IL	24 mi	152,241	$265,800

Straight-line distance from the airport to each city center.

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Parks and sights near Chicago

The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.

Art Institute of Chicago Museum 9 miles
Rate Field 7 miles
Wrigley Field 12 miles
Field Museum of Natural History Museum 9 miles
Kenneth C. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Museum 9 miles
Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures, West Asia & North Africa Museum 8 miles
Northwestern University 19 miles
University of Chicago 8 miles
Adler Planetarium Museum 9 miles
Shedd Aquarium Aquarium 9 miles
Indiana Dunes National Park National park 35 miles
Barack Obama Presidential Center Museum 9 miles

Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.

Passenger numbers: Federal Aviation Administration, CY 2024 commercial service enplanements (published September 2026). Location: Wikidata (CC0). All US airports by passengers.