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Top tips for hiring a car from Budget at Chicago Midway Airport
Book Budget car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport to avoid the hassles of getting public transport. Even though the airport features shuttles, buses, and taxis, you will have to wait in line for the next ride. You will also have to be on the right schedule if you do not wish to wait in line. Additionally, there are certain days like weekends and weather conditions, like rainy seasons where buses are unreliable. However, if you book Budget car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport, you escape all this and hop in the car as soon as you arrive. Car rentals help you avoid dragging luggage with you and provide door-to-door transport to any destination.
Renters at Chicago Midway Airport can find car rental services onsite. Once you land, follow signs to the luggage claim area and exit through glass doors near carousel number 3. From here, walk to the designated rental car shuttle bus stop and board a common bus for a four-minute ride to the car rental center. The shuttle buses operate 24 hours daily, departing the airport regularly. Once you get to the car rental facility, proceed to the Budget car rental counter. The Budget car rental counter operates daily from 7 am to 2 am.
Once your visit ends, enter the car return entrance off 55th street. Follow signs to the Budget vehicle return located on level 4. They will lead you to the Budget car rental lot. You can arrange to drop the Chicago Midway Budget car rentals at a different location with Budget. You may have to pay extra fees. Once you get to the parking lot, park the vehicle and lock it. Record your mileage and submit the keys with the rental agreement at the counter. Even though the Budget car rental counters close at 2 am, you will find an agent there.
The Budget after-hour services are for your convenience but have a downside. However, the after-hour agreement holds you responsible for any damage done to the vehicle. You will be liable for the damage if the car gets a scratch or minor accident between the 2 am to 7 am window. Therefore, consider dropping the car rental off during business hours.
Book your hire car at Chicago Midway Airport from Budget at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Intermediate hire cars from Budget at Chicago Midway Airport are around 35% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Chicago Midway Airport
Does Budget car rentals allow an additional driver?
Yes, you can have additional drivers when you book Budget car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport. All additional drivers must be at least 25 years of age. Budget imposes a daily fee on top of the rental cost. All additional drivers must fill in and sign an additional driver form. They must also present valid credit information. Each renter is limited to two drivers at a rental period. Even though additional drivers must pay the daily fee, some additional persons are exempted from the fees. They include the renter's spouse, the companion of a driver with reduced mobility, or the renter’s employee or employers on company business under a corporate account.
What documentation is needed to rent a car?
The minimum renting driver’s age is 21 years old to book Budget car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport. Renters under 25 must pay a daily young driver’s surcharge fee and can only rent specific car categories. Also, renters must provide a valid home country driver's license and a driving experience of at least six months. Renters are required to provide valid debit or credit cards to cover the cost of the car rental. Drivers with licenses in non-Roman symbols should have International Drivers Licenses (IDL) for translation.
Which features do Budget car rentals at Chicago Midway Airport have?
Renters can request add-on features on their Dollar car rentals or at their convenience. You can request an anti-lock braking system, rearview cameras, Bluetooth integration, and blind spot mirrors for safe navigation. Also, family renters can request child boosters or infant seats at extra fees. Also, when visiting Chicago for the first time, you can request a car with GPS for safe navigation in areas you haven’t explored.
What is the most popular hire car from Budget at Chicago Midway Airport?
Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most frequently booked hire car type from Budget at Chicago Midway Airport.
Where can I find Budget hire cars at Chicago Midway Airport?
5150 West 55th Street is the closest Budget hire car location to Chicago Midway Airport. The telephone number for this location is +1 773 948 7002.
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)?
Yes
Reviews
Overall rating5.8 FairBased on 68 reviews
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6.7
Comfort
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5.7
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5.8
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4.0
Didn’t like much to be honest. Line was very long at rental desk and I requested a truck and didn’t get a truck. Need a truck for my service dog to ride in the back , then drop off personnel tried to charge me 400$ for a full detail to clean up a little dog hair. Not sure if I would use them again.Reviewed 3 June 2025
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4.0
Waited in line 30mins for my already reserved Truck. Staff was too busy laughing and talking with each other. Would disappear for 5-10 minuets behind a door then finally reappear (keys were in vehicles already). Then, when I got to the counter, find out the F-150 I reserved wasn't available . And they had no pick ups. Agent offered a Full size bronco, side if that's the best we can do, then so be it. Ask what color it is, he had no idea -_-. Went up the elevator to the buget desk to pick up my car, ask the staff what color the car was, again no idea. Told me to find it in the parking lot. Walked out saw a nice black full size ford bronco, Almost took that one, as we were about to get it some staff member in a vehicle rolled up and asked to see the paper slip and finally directed us to a not full size ford bronco sport.Reviewed 7 May 2025
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2.0
Did not have the car I payed for. Did not give me the same class. Lied about it all and then lied about selling me a toll pass when it dod not work in the state I was going to be traveling in. Will NEVER use them againReviewed 17 Feb 2025
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10.0
Every single employee I encountered was friendly and helpful.Reviewed 21 Oct 2024
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6.0
Likes: Vehicle worked very well and no mechanical issues. Dislikes: (1) The pick-up - The Midway car rental facility is in a separate location, but a shuttle is provided. The line for Budget looped around the ropes and stretched to the left end of the building. We stood in-line, after air travel and no a/c in the building, for about an hour and a half. The counter had about 3 active teller, meanwhile there were about 8 total stations. This piece didn’t make since because it was a Friday morning (busiest travel day) and other people in-line shared the same sentiments. There were people in line, including myself, actively looking to rent at some of the other rental companies, but couldn’t luck up since it was a Friday. This condition definitely changed my idea of visiting this location, using Budget and/or traveling in on another day of the week. (2) The car. Because of the massive line and wait, there were no more midsize cars avaliable. We were given the option of a pick-up, mini van or electric car. Since I had my parents with me, I went with the mini-van, knowing Chicago has a lot of street parking. The car was not clean. There were still old napkins and dirt on the seats and car. Luckily, we only needed the car for a weekend, otherwise I would have pressure for a reimbursement if I cleaned it.Reviewed 9 Sept 2024
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4.0
It took over an hour and a half of waiting in line to pick up the rental car. Extremely short staffed. The rep was nice and the rest of the experience was great, but the absurd wait time put a really sour taste in our mouths.Reviewed 25 Aug 2024
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2.0
I got to the desk to pick up the car at 930am. It was 1120am when I left garage with the car. Only one employee at checkin desk at times there were 30 people in line. Finally a second employee showed up. The poorest customer service that I've seen in my lifetime.Reviewed 11 Aug 2024
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4.0
Waiting line for pick up the vehicle was horrible, then it wasn’t the car we were expecting. It wasn’t clean and the worst part was when we returned it. The price went from 460 dls to almost 600 So bad experience 😩Reviewed 12 June 2024
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2.0
I did not like anything. Slow pick up, markup higher than announced, car not super clean, I was charged gas even though the tank was full.Reviewed 23 May 2024
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2.0
The customer should receive the model and make chosen online and not a random vehicleReviewed 1 Apr 2024
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4.0
The vehicles I had was terrible. Maintenance needed on the vehicle WiFi updates needed. The side mirrors were very dirty. Looks of chocolate milk or shake splashed in the trunk area on passenger side. Vehicle not vacuumed, dried spot of crusty food on front passenger seat. Front windshield exterior had black tape or something on top and partially down the window. Looks of a repair. Partial scraped of stickers on the interior passenger side of windshield. Just an all around below standard experience. Oh and the tires are below minimum tread. (Penny check)Reviewed 24 Feb 2024
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4.0
The drop off location and time was not what I selected in my search and didn’t realize until the night before that it had changed. Tried to call to change and it was closed, called the next morning and was informed it would be $659 to change to a closer drop off or to keep the car a couple extra hours. That is insanity. I waited over an hour in line to rent from these guys for pick up after my scheduled time, but was told if I was more than 20 min late it would be $659. What a joke.Reviewed 16 Oct 2022
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