NOTICE: Due to the ongoing government shutdown, travelers should anticipate longer security lines and potential flight delays. Please plan to arrive at the airport 30–60 minutes earlier than usual. Pack light if possible, download your airline's app, and keep your phone charged to stay informed of real-time updates and communications.

Chicago Midway Airport Security Wait Times

Typical Security Wait Time In Chicago

Passengers moving through the security checkpoints at Chicago Midway Airport should anticipate waiting on average for:

18 minutes and 48 seconds*

15 minutes

Travelers are currently reporting an average wait time of 15 minutes

Weather

Clouds

18°

Clouds

Wind Speed

20 mph

Wind Gust

24 mph

Visibility

6 miles

TSA Pre

Available

Terminal MAIN

  • Main (4:00 am - 8:30 pm) Open

Chicago Midway Airport Security Wait Times

MDW : Chicago, IL

12 am - 1 am
7 m
1 am - 2 am
12 m
2 am - 3 am
18 m
3 am - 4 am
23 m
4 am - 5 am
27 m
5 am - 6 am
15 m
6 am - 7 am
15 m
7 am - 8 am
20 m
8 am - 9 am
27 m
9 am - 10 am
25 m
10 am - 11 am
23 m
11 am - 12 pm
17 m
12 pm - 1 pm
11 m
1 pm - 2 pm
17 m
2 pm - 3 pm
15 m
3 pm - 4 pm
13 m
4 pm - 5 pm
11 m
5 pm - 6 pm
34 m
6 pm - 7 pm
0 m
7 pm - 8 pm
4 m
8 pm - 9 pm
14 m
9 pm - 10 pm
26 m
10 pm - 11 pm
10 m

* Wait times are estimates, subject to change, and may not be indicative of your experience.