MDW is a great alternative to the monster that is ...

MDW is a great alternative to the monster that is ORD. Southwest Airlines is by far the dominant carrier here and of the plethora of domestic locations they offer you can get to a large majority of them from Midway. Easy to access from the Orange Line and also a much faster trip (usually) on the Stevenson Expressway (I 55) then O'Hare, Midway has a tough as nails reputation and they do a good job keeping the airport running in inclement weather. Always like to fly in and out of Midway if I can.