How busy is Chicago Midway International right now?

The TSA wait at MDW is about 22-28 minutes. Check live conditions, weather, and FAA delay status above for a full picture of how busy MDW is right now.

What is the FAA airport status for MDW?

The FAA airport status for MDW (Chicago Midway International) shows current delays, ground stops, and departure/arrival delay programs. MDW has an on-time departure rate of 78%, with an average delay of 56 minutes when delays occur. Check above for live FAA status and real-time conditions.

Is MDW busy right now?

Check the live status above for real-time conditions at Chicago Midway International (MDW). TSA wait is currently about 22-28 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time from MDW. The least busy time for security is 4 AM (about 5 min).

Is Chicago Midway International operating normally today?

Check the live FAA status and delay data above for current operations at MDW. On a typical day, 78% of departures from Chicago Midway International are on time. When delays occur, they average about 56 minutes. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

Are there delays at Chicago Midway International today?

Check the live delay tracker above for current MDW delays. Historically, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 56 minutes. About 2% of flights are cancelled. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late.

What is the average departure delay at Chicago Midway International?

When departures at MDW (Chicago Midway International) are delayed, the average delay is about 56 minutes. Overall, 78% of flights depart on time. About 2% of flights are cancelled.

What causes the most departure delays at Chicago Midway International?

The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. At MDW, 78% of departures are on time, and when delays occur they average 56 minutes.

Is it safe to book a tight connection at Chicago Midway International?

MDW sees a moderate number of delays, so we recommend at least 90 minutes for domestic connections and 2 hours for international.

What's the best time to fly from Chicago Midway International?

Early morning flights (before 8 AM) tend to have the best on-time performance at most airports, including MDW. For shorter security lines, aim for 4 AM (about 5 min). Midweek flights (Tuesday and Wednesday) also tend to see fewer delays than weekend or Monday departures.

MDW Chicago Delays & Airport Status

Q: What are TSA wait times at MDW?

The TSA wait at MDW is about 22-28 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 PM (22-28 minutes). Wait times are similar throughout the week.

Chicago Midway International

MDW delays today: Chicago Midway International has an on-time departure rate of about 78%. The FAA airport status for MDW typically shows an average delay of 56 minutes when departures are delayed. The most common reason for departure delays here is the incoming plane arriving late. Roughly 2% of flights are cancelled. The typical taxi-out time from gate to takeoff is about 13 minutes. The current TSA wait is about 22-28 minutes. The fastest time through security is 4 AM (about 5 min). The busiest period is 6 PM (22-28 minutes).

Source: BTS, FAA. Updated April 2026.