This'll be my first time using Midway and I'll be approaching from the North (Milwaukee). Is traffic really bad around the airport mid-day? I have a 3 o'clock flight. Also, is there ample long term parking?

It is a busy airport in a busy town but Mid day is probably the best time to fly in.

Are you really sure you want to drive? Exactly how much luggage are you bringing? Because it would be a lot easier to take the AmTrack to downtown, then grab the El to Midway (or even a cab, for that matter).

If you MUST drive, remember that Chicago has sucky traffic, all the time (OK, maybe not 3 am on a Sunday, but that's when all the truckers go through). I assume you're going to bypass the city? Or do you plan to take 94 straight through?

Traffic on 55 won't be THAT bad (compared with 94), but getting there will be tricky.

Parking? I don't know what they've done since they built the new terminal. Check for a Website... But they don't have nearly the parking O'Hare does.

Good luck!

Tracy (who never, ever drives to the airport!)

The long term parking at Midway is horrendous. Make sure you alot sufficient time because you have to take a shuttle bus which takes forever (at least every time I have ever parked there it did).

Heavens! All these negative responses. I live in Chicago and travel through both airports all the time. The traffic is typical big city, allow lots of time. The long term parking is fine and easy. I always catch the shuttle without any hassle. Midway has recently gone through major changes and has streamlined considerably. Welcome to Chicago, enjoy!

Yes, traffic is very busy any time off the day apporaching the city. Give youself from Wi at least 4 hours.

Why on earth would you make the hassle-filled trip to Midway when Milwaukee's airport is pleasant and peaceful (compared to Chicago or other laaaarge metro areas)? Keep in mind that all it takes is a simple fender-bender to screw up your schedule.

Just don't come in hungry. If you are hungery, bring a lot of money. The Richie Daley controled consessions are the most expensive in the world.