How Chicago Midway Was Known Globally For 3 Decades

While you may be familiar with Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), you could be forgiven for forgetting about the city’s other major airport. Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Midway is located on the city’s fringe and is a hub for Southwest Airlines. The airport, which caters to short flights from the city, was once the world’s busiest airport for three decades.