How is Parking at MDW?

[DisOrBust]

I am thinking of driving to MDW to fly SWA to MCO. The cost of long term parking is the same as MKE but I know nothing about it. Does it fill up fast is it safe? I have no idea about MDW at all! Is it in a safe area to begin with?


TIA,
Sue

 

[DisOrBust]

 

[DemoBri1]

The area around MDW is relatively safe. I mean it is not the best neighborhood in the city, but it is not the worst either. As far as the parking goes I cannot comment on how fast it fills up. I would think the satellite lots would fill up faster simply due to the cost of parking in MDW's garage.

We've always limo'd or had someone drop us off at MDW, so I will defer to someone else on this point.

 

[EdDome]

I live not too far from MDW and it's as safe if not safer than most Chicago neighborhoods. Short-term lots are a good bet, $8 - $10 / day. They do fill up fast. Last week I parked in the furthest remote lot that was about 2 miles from the airport. Still not too bad. Southwest check-in is almost always crowded but it does move pretty quickly.

 

[DisOrBust]

Thanks! I am still trying to find a rental car that doesn't nail me to a cross for a one way rental otherwise I will drive and park. I thought about the buss from MKe but the price is 60pp then I could just fly out of mke.

 

[fwm]

The close in lot is next to the terminal and is frequently full. The remote lot is easy to get into but much less convenient, waitning for a shuttle bus.

 

[manning]

Where are you coming from?

Have you checked limo service. Last time I did it I found it to be cheaper than renting a car or parking. Of course my trip was a week.

If the limo cost is close to parking cost, consider the convenience of being dropped off at the terminal.