• Midway International Airport is located 10 miles from downtown Chicago and is one of the country's fastest-growing airports. More than 17 million travelers use the airport annually. Chicago area buses and subway trains service the airport, and there's an hourly shuttle between Midway International Airport and Chicago O'Hare. A variety of hotels are located a mile or less away from the airport. Visitors will also find several shops and restaurants at the airport terminal.
  
  

Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch Restaurant

• This Italian steakhouse, located behind the ticket counters at Chicago Midway Airport, is part of the Harry Caray Midwest restaurant group, named after the late Hall of Fame Chicago Cubs baseball announcer. This is the airport's flagship restaurant, the only full-service restaurant and bar at Midway. The bustling dining room has mosaic tile and dark mahogany wood accents, with sports photos and memorabilia decorating the walls. The menu features favorite Harry Caray dishes, including appetizers like fried calamari and homemade potato chips. The menu features several sandwiches, salads, burgers, pasta plates, steaks and poultry dishes to accommodate diners who are in a hurry to catch flights.
  
  Harry Caray's Seventh Inning Stretch Restaurant
  Midway Airport
  5757 S. Cicero Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60638
  773-948-6300
  harrycarays.com
  
  

Illinois Bar & Grill

• This is a popular place for travelers who are going and coming to grab casual American fare. It's the airport outpost of the Chicago landmark bar and grill that has been around for more than 25 years. Burgers are the most popular choice here, including the original, with grilled onions, mustard, ketchup and pickles, and the bacon burger. Sides like fries, onion rings and chicken wings are also available, as well as a chicken breast sandwich, polish sausage roll and fish sandwich. The restaurant also serves breakfast.
  
  Illinois Bar & Grill
  Midway Airport
  Chicago, IL 60630
  773-838-8989
  illinoisbarandgrill.com
  
  

Lalo's Mexican Restaurant

• There are several locations of this colorful Mexican restaurant in and around Chicago, including this location at Midway. The dining is brightly colored with Mexican tiles and artifacts. Start with shrimp ceviche or guacamole and chips. Favorite entrees include typical Mexican-American fare like quesadillas with poblano peppers, chicken enchiladas and flautas stuffed with shredded chicken or beef. Also popular are fajitas with skirt steak, and the marinated ribeye steak grilled with onions, tomatoes and poblano peppers, topped with cheese.
  
  Lalo's Mexican Restaurant
  Midway Airport
  5757 S. Cicero Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60638
  773-838-1604
  lalos.com‎
  
  

Pot Belly Sandwich Shop

• If you're looking for a quick sandwich to go, stop by this little shop at Midway. The restaurant started as a small shop on Lincoln Avenue in downtown Chicago. It's now a franchise operation with restaurants in 11 states. Mainstay items include freshly made sandwiches, soups and salads.
  
  Pot Belly Sandwich Shop
  Midway Airport
  5700 S. Cicero Ave.
  Chicago, IL 60638
  773-582-1234
  potbelly.com