Cheap flights from Toronto Island to Chicago Midway

Airlines That Fly from Toronto Island to Chicago Midway

Porter Airlines is the only airline offering flights from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Skyscanner can help you find cheap flights from Toronto Island to Chicago Midway. Simply enter your travel date into the flight search, and we'll find you the lowest available fares. Want to compare air ticket prices over a range of dates? Try our Whole Month search option.

Departing from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport's main terminal building is located on Toronto Island. Access to the main terminal is provided by a free ferry, a free shuttle service, and a pedestrian tunnel. The free shuttle and ferry services depart from the mainland approximately every 15 minutes from 5:15 a.m. until midnight. There are two TTC routes with stops near the ferry terminal on the mainland: 511 Bathurst and 509 Harbourfront.

Within the airport's main terminal, you'll find a few snack bars, retail shops, a duty-free outlet, and an espresso bar. There are also two lounges operated by Porter Airlines, where departing passengers can relax, read the newspaper, and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks before taking off.

Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport

Chicago Midway International Airport consists of one terminal building which is split into three concourse areas: Concourse A, Concourse B, and Concourse C. International arrivals are handled in Concourse A. Within the terminal's three concourse areas, you'll find a variety of retail shops, restaurants, snack bars, and souvenir kiosks, and coffee stands. Several ATMs and cash exchange desks are dotted throughout the airport.

Chicago Midway Airport is served by a Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train that runs to downtown Chicago in around 30 minutes. There is also an Airport Express shuttle bus that departs every 15 minutes from the front of the main terminal building and runs to central Chicago. Other ground transportation options at Midway Airport are taxis, ride-share vans, and car rentals.

Practical Information

It is recommended that travellers on flights to the U.S. arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City airport at least 60 minutes before their flight's scheduled departure time. In addition to ticket counter check-in at the airport, Porter airlines offers automatic check-in, self-service check-in kiosks, and a web check-in service that opens as early as 24 hours prior to departure.

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