Chicago City Wire

CHICAGO — Beginning Monday, Sept. 9, available spaces at Midway International Airport’s Terminal Parking Garage — adjacent to the airport terminal — will be temporarily reduced to accommodate repair and maintenance work.

Over the next several weeks, various floors will be closed or have limited access on a rotating basis. At least two floors of the six-floor garage will be available 24/7. Of the garage’s 2,500 spaces, at least 700 spaces will be available throughout the project.

Airport visitors can still park at the garage during ongoing construction, though only short-term parking is recommended during construction. Passengers seeking daily parking should strongly consider the Economy Park Lot and Economy Parking Garage at 5050 W. 55th St.

Work on the garage, which opened in 1999, entails concrete repair and patching to the ceiling and ramps. Construction is expected to be completed in November, prior to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) advises motorists planning to park at Midway to allow extra time. During times when the Terminal Parking Garage is at capacity, motorists will be directed to nearby parking options, including:

- Economy Parking Lot, at 5050 W. 55th St.

- Economy Parking Garage, just west of Economy Lot

This work builds on the enhancements to Midway’s Terminal Parking Garage completed in 2021 under the Midway Modernization Program (MMP), such as elevator modernization, new electric vehicle charging stations and energy-efficient electrical upgrades including LED lighting. That work was accompanied by ADA improvements at the nearby Midway Kiss ’n’ Ride, including a designated passenger loading and unloading zone, a raised accessible path and new signage.

For more details on the MMP, visit www.mdwmod.com. For more information on Midway parking, visit flychicago.com/MDWParking​.