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Welcome to the car rental Chicago Midway Airport information page with information on Chicago Midway Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Chicago driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Chicago Midway Airport car rental options and search for the best available Chicago car rental rates in the search box below.


Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental Advice & Driving Tips



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Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

The Midway Airport car rental offices are now located in the new consolidated Rental Car Facility located at 5150 W. 55th Street. 

 

You can catch the Chicago Midway car rental shuttle on the lower level of the terminal. Exit via door 3, by baggage claim, and locate the stop at the arrival curb.


Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental Companies

Advantage, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Thrifty


Chicago Driving Information


 
Driving is on the right side of the road.


 
Chicago Midway Airport rental cars may be either automatic OR manual transmission. Make sure to verify when booking if you are not comfortable with a manual transmission.


 
Your local drivers' licence is required.


An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).


 
Chicago Driving Stress Level: 7/10

Driving in Chicago can be competitive, so be prepared to get cut off on highways and major streets by aggressive drivers in a hurry (taxis can be especially unpredictable). Local drivers tend to speed up to get through yellow lights, so make sure you are not being followed too closely as you slow down at intersections.

 

Making a right turn on a red light is legal in this city, unless otherwise posted. Drivers in left turn lanes tend to take liberties even after the light has turned red, so beware of impatient drivers who do not like to wait for the next chance to turn.


 


Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental Recommendations


 
IHateTaxis.com has a mixed recommendation on a Chicago Midway Airport car rental

You won't need a car if you are just visiting the downtown area, otherwise you might enjoy the convenience.



 MDW Chicago Midway Airport Car Rental Shuttle

A consolidated Rental Car Facility houses all Midway Airport car rental companies in one facility, located at 5150 W. 55th Street. 

 

Catch the Chicago Midway car rental shuttle on the lower level of the terminal. Exit via door 3, by baggage claim, and locate the stop at the arrival curb.



 
Car Rental Shuttle Tipping Recommendation: Tipping optional, USD 1-2



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Last Updated: 28 Jun 2025