CHICAGO O’HARE AND MIDWAY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS New Dynamic Concessions Offerings The concessions expansion project calls for 70 new locations at Midway, increasing the total concessions area from about 40,000 square feet to more than 70,000 square feet. Several local restaurants and shops have been added throughout the terminals and Central Market. Chicago concepts include Billy Goat Tavern and Grill, Café Descartes, and Harry Caray’s Shortstop. The newest offerings to try are Tallboy Taco, Garrett Popcorn Shops, and The Orange Line. Security Checkpoint Expansion A new 80,000-square-foot security structure and expanded pedestrian bridge was completed in 2020. The security pavilion provides new technology and a streamlined single checkpoint area that is seven times wider than the previous security hall. This development, combined with new TSA automated lanes, increases the hourly throughput of passengers from 2,500 to 5,000 per hour — doubling previous capacity while maintaining the highest levels of security. New concessions at Midway include The Orange Line Expanded security checkpoint at Midway Tuskegee Airmen Commemorative mural at Midway Visit flychicago.com to learn more and follow @fly2ohare and @fly2midway for updates and travel tips. 24 choosechicago.com/tools TOP TO BOTTOM: NEIL STERN PHOTOGRAPHY; BILL ZBAREN; © CITY OF CHICAGO
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