Airport guide
Flying into Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Every venue below has MDW as the first airport we list for it, nearest first, with what is on and where to stay. Fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is a large airport 9.1 miles from downtown Chicago in a straight line. It is the first airport we list for 108 venues with 2,982 upcoming events (as of Nov 8, 2026); the closest is SeatGeek Stadium at 2.9 miles. It is one of the 2 airports the CHI search covers.
Venues nearest MDW
| Venue | City | From MDW | Upcoming events | Also near | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SeatGeek Stadium | Bridgeview | 2.9 mi (4.7 km) | 3 | ORD, 16 mi | Hotels |
| V Live- Chicago | Chicago | 4.8 mi (7.8 km) | 1 | ORD, 14 mi | Hotels |
| FitzGerald's Nightclub | Berwyn | 5.8 mi (9.3 km) | 8 | ORD, 9.8 mi | Hotels |
| Douglass Park | Chicago | 6 mi (9.7 km) | 1 | ORD, 13 mi | Hotels |
| Ramova Theatre | Chicago | 6.3 mi (10.1 km) | 15 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Rate Field | Chicago | 6.8 mi (11.0 km) | 81 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Thalia Hall | Chicago | 7 mi (11.2 km) | 58 | ORD, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Madison Street Theater | Oak Park | 7 mi (11.2 km) | 9 | ORD, 8.7 mi | Hotels |
| Radius - IL | Chicago | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 20 | ORD, 16 mi | Hotels |
| Cermak Hall At Radius - IL | Chicago | 7.3 mi (11.7 km) | 11 | ORD, 16 mi | Hotels |
| The Arts Center of Oak Park | Oak Park | 7.5 mi (12.1 km) | 8 | ORD, 8.3 mi | Hotels |
| USG Arena | Chicago | 7.6 mi (12.2 km) | 23 | ORD, 14 mi | Hotels |
| United Center | Chicago | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 107 | ORD, 14 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| The WC Social Club | West Chicago | 7.7 mi (12.4 km) | 19 | ORD, 15 mi | Hotels |
| UIC Forum | Chicago | 7.8 mi (12.6 km) | 1 | ORD, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Credit Union 1 Arena | Chicago | 7.9 mi (12.7 km) | 31 | ORD, 15 mi | Hotels |
| Reggie's Rock Club | Chicago | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 10 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Reggie's Music Joint | Chicago | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 5 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Reggie's Comedy Shack | Chicago | 8 mi (12.9 km) | 1 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels |
| Wintrust Arena | Chicago | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 35 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels · Airports |
| Cobra Lounge | Chicago | 8.2 mi (13.2 km) | 3 | ORD, 14 mi | Hotels |
| Bottom Lounge | Chicago | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 22 | ORD, 14 mi | Hotels |
| McCormick Place | Chicago | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 11 | ORD, 17 mi | Hotels |
| New Life Covenant | Chicago | 8.3 mi (13.4 km) | 1 | ORD, 11 mi | Hotels |
| Porter County Fairgrounds & Exposition Center | Valparaiso | 45 mi (72.0 km) | 3 | ORD, 59 mi | Hotels |
And 83 more venues in Chicago, Midlothian, Joliet, Hobart, Gary and Valparaiso.
Event weekends near MDW
Friday to Sunday, the events at venues MDW is the first airport for, counted Nov 8, 2026. Each link sets the search to fly in on the Friday and home on the Monday.
| Weekend | Events | Busiest venue | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13–15 | 160 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Nov 20–22 | 135 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Nov 27–29 | 117 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Dec 4–6 | 119 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Dec 11–13 | 134 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Dec 18–20 | 134 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Dec 25–27 | 52 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Jan 1–3 | 40 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Jan 8–10 | 37 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Jan 15–17 | 40 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Jan 22–24 | 50 | The Lion Theatre - Chicago | Search this weekend |
| Jan 29–31 | 60 | United Center | Search this weekend |
Next events near MDW
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When events near MDW happen
- 63% of the next 90 days’ events at these venues fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
- The day with the most events is Saturday.
- 1,257 of 1,763 events with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
Cities MDW serves
| City | Events | From MDW | Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 2,757 | 9.1 mi | Flights · Hotels · Hostels · Tickets |
| Midlothian | 51 | 10 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Joliet | 50 | 25 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hobart | 28 | 31 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Gary | 19 | 25 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| West Chicago | 19 | 11 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Oak Park | 17 | 7.3 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Valparaiso | 16 | 43 mi | Hotels · Tickets |
| Berwyn | 8 | 5.8 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Hammond | 5 | 14 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
| Bridgeview | 3 | 4.2 mi | Flights · Hotels · Tickets |
Other airports near MDW
| Airport | Type | From MDW |
|---|---|---|
| ORD Chicago O'Hare International Airport | Large airport | 16 mi |
ORD is the second option for 108 of these venues.
Home teams near MDW
- Chicago Bears play at Soldier Field (NFL stadium airports).
- Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field (MLB ballpark airports).
- Chicago White Sox play at Rate Field (MLB ballpark airports).
- Chicago Bulls play at United Center (NBA arena airports).
- Chicago Blackhawks play at United Center (NHL arena airports).
- Chicago Fire FC play at Soldier Field (MLS stadium airports).
- Chicago Sky play at Wintrust Arena (WNBA arena airports).
From our Chicago travel guide
About 12 miles south-west of the Loop, boxed into a residential street grid, and far smaller and quicker to move through. It is Southwest Airlines' Chicago base, so if you are flying Southwest you are almost certainly flying here. The CTA Orange Line terminates at the airport and reaches the Loop in around 20 to 25 minutes, which makes Midway the faster arrival to downtown despite being the less famous option. Unlike the Blue Line, though, the Orange Line is not a 24-hour service: it closes for a few hours overnight, so check the last train before you rely on it for a very late landing.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is MDW from downtown Chicago?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 9.1 miles (14.6 km) from downtown Chicago in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line.
Which venues are closest to MDW?
Of the venues MDW is the first airport we list for, the closest are SeatGeek Stadium (2.9 miles), V Live- Chicago (4.8 miles) and FitzGerald's Nightclub (5.8 miles), measured in a straight line from the airport.
How many events are near MDW in the next 12 weeks?
We list 1,078 events on Friday-to-Sunday weekends in the next 12 weeks at venues MDW is the first airport for. The busiest is the weekend of Nov 13, with 160. Counted as of Nov 8, 2026.
Which teams play home games near MDW?
Chicago Bears (Soldier Field), Chicago Cubs (Wrigley Field), Chicago White Sox (Rate Field), Chicago Bulls (United Center), Chicago Blackhawks (United Center), Chicago Fire FC (Soldier Field) and Chicago Sky (Wintrust Arena) play their home games at venues MDW is the first airport for.
Does this page show fares?
No. There are no standing prices for flights; a fare exists only for exact dates, airports and travellers. Use the search on this page and fares are searched live for your dates.
How far is MDW from United Center?
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is 7.7 miles from United Center in a straight line.
Which other airports are near MDW?
Within 50 miles of MDW we also list Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), 16 miles away.
