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How do I report a lost item at Chicago Midway Airport?

To report a lost item at Chicago Midway Airport, you should contact the Right Department.

Where is the Lost and Found office located at Chicago Midway Airport?

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) does not have a single, centralized Lost & Found office. Instead, where your lost item is handled depends entirely on where you lost it: Lost & Found Location Guide Public terminal areas (gates, ticketing, concourses) Contact the Midway Communication Center at (773)838‑0656 or Chicago Airport Police at (773)838‑9669 Retail stores or restaurants Call Midway Concessions Guest Services at (888)813‑4568 TSA security checkpoints Report to TSA Lost & Found at (773)498‑1308 or email mdwlostandfound@tsa.dhs.gov Parking lots or shuttles Contact Standard Parking Lost & Found at (773)838‑0753

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Existing Claim's

Item Details Lost Date Lost Time
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Tote bag (View Details) May, 05, 2025 14:05
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Android Phone (View Details) Mar, 03, 2025 08:03
Engagement Ring (View Details) Feb, 02, 2025 15:02
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Are Airport responsible for lost items?

    Yes, Chicago airports (O’Hare and Midway) are responsible for items lost within airport-operated areas, but not responsible for items lost on aircraft or in private services. The responsibility depends on where the item was lost.

How long will Chicago Midway airport keep found items?

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) does not operate a centralized, airport-run Lost & Found office in the way many larger airports do—but several different entities handle lost items depending on where they were left. Here's how it works: How long are items held? Generally, items found within MDW public spaces or in TSA areas are retained for about 30 days, after which unclaimed items may be disposed of, turned over to state authorities, or sold TSA checkpoint items also follow a 30-day retention policy—valuable items may be held longer.
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The most common locations where items are lost at Airport

  • Security Check

  • waiting Launge

  • Washroom

  • Airline Lounge

  • Airport Food Court

  • Parking Garage

  • Baggage Claim

File online claim to Airport

Contact information

Name : Chicago Midway International Airport

Address : 5700 S Cicero Ave Chicago, IL 60638, USA

Phone number : (773)838‑0656

Opening hours : open 24/7

email : mdwlostandfound@tsa.dhs.gov

Lost Personal Items

  • Keys

  • ID

  • Passport

  • Wallet

  • Documents

  • Badge

  • Licence

Lost Electronics

  • Phone

  • Tablet

  • Device charger

  • Camera

  • Laptop

  • Headphones

Lost Accessories

  • Purse

  • Bag

  • Backpack

  • Sunglasses

  • Eyeglasses

  • Jewellery

Lost Clothing

  • Gloves

  • Cap

  • Hat

  • Hat

  • Sweater

  • Coat

  • Vest