Car Rental Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Parking in Chicago

• South Loop Parking Garage (60604) is ideally placed for the Financial District and has around 800 spaces including electric car charging spots.
• 1000 Lake Shore Garage (60611) has around 50 spaces plus electric car charging and a valet service. Park here if you’re planning on exploring the Magnificent Mile.
• East Upper Wacker Drive (60601) is a metered street parking spot, payable through the ParkChicago app. Located next to the Chicago River and the Riverwalk.

Key roads in Chicago

• The I-294 is a toll road bypassing Chicago which connects to the I-80.
• Interstate 290 runs West from the Chicago Loop and is better known as the Eisenhower Expressway, or “The Ike”.
• The I-94 is a main route serving the southeast suburbs of Chicago and continuing to Indiana.

How to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Milwaukee

The 101-mile drive from Chicago Midway Airport to Milwaukee will take around one hour and 40 minutes.

1. Leave the Hertz car rental lot on West 55^th Street.
2. Continue to South Central Avenue and merge onto I-55.
3. Take I-294 north and I-94 west to East St Paul Avenue.
4. Tale exit 1E from I-794 East and drive to North Milwaukee Street.

How to get from Chicago Midway Airport to Downtown Chicago

It should only take you around 30 minutes to get to Downtown Chicago from Chicago Midway Airport in your rental car. On leaving the airport, take the I-55 North and continue for almost three miles. From there, take exit 292A to West Ida B. Wells Drive. Then, continue on East Ida B. Wells Drive to the heart of Downtown.

How do I make my Chicago car rental reservation?

You can make your reservation online easily. Simply enter Chicago Midway Airport as your pick-up location and select the date and time you’d like to collect your car. Here you can browse through the wide range of cars in our fleet and secure your reservation. 

How do I return my Chicago Airport car rental?

To return your rental car:

1. Head to the rental garage on 5150 West 55^th Street.
2. Proceed to the ground floor level of the parking garage, following the signs for returns.
3. Use the Hertz return lanes to park up your rental car and leave the keys and rental agreement with the security guard.
4. Be sure to return your car within our advertised opening hours. 

Do I have to return my rental car at Chicago Midway Airport?

You can choose to return your car to a different location than the one you picked it up at – perfect if you’re driving longer distances. Be sure to enter your drop-off location when you’re making your reservation online.

What other pickup locations are available in Chicago?

There are over 20 Chicago car rental services desk across the city, as well as locations across the wider state of Illinois, including O’Hare Airport. Discover the city and beyond no matter where your journey takes you.

What cars are available to rent from Chicago?

Our fleets always have a wide range of cars to choose from so you can drive away in a car that’s perfect for the job. Opt for a family-friendly SUV that’s perfect for road trips, or a sleek sedan for cruising around Chicago’s city streets.

What is the age requirement for Chicago airport car rental?

The minimum age to rent a car in Illinois is 20 years old, although this can change depending on what state you are driving in. To rent your car you’ll also need a valid driver’s license and a valid debit or credit card under the same name.