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Old Aug 5th, 2006 | 09:35 AM
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Midway Airport Chicago

I'm flying in on Weds and am slightly disabled. I am concerned about the distance I may have to walk while wheeling my carry-on baggage. I am traveiling with another woman so she won't be schlepping for me. Do I need to request an electric cart to pick us up at the gate and ferry us to baggage and car rental?
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Old Aug 5th, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Info and maps:
http://www.ohare.com/midway/home.asp

Other transportation issues:
http://www.choosechicago.com/maps_1.html

Most people don't want or need a rental car downtown - Parking is over $30 a night via a hotel valet. You may want to look into the alternatives.
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Old Aug 6th, 2006 | 08:43 AM
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Thank you for the links but they don't answer my specific question. I'm not in a wheelchair, I have trouble with my knee and leg. It would be helpful to know if it's a long walk from the planes to baggage and the car rental areas. The car rental is for our driving trip to Michigan.
Thank you.
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Old Aug 6th, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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Looking at online maps or satellite images and measuring them, the farthest gates can be over 1/3 mile from the main terminal building, which is across S. Cicero Ave from the gates.
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Old Aug 6th, 2006 | 10:37 AM
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It's been about two years since I flew into Midway, and I recall it was a bit of a walk. I would make request a cart.
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Old Aug 6th, 2006 | 11:28 AM
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Actually, the links patg posted were very helpful. There's a link for information that gives you the phone number for customer service. Call that phone number and ask your questions.
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