Midway Business Center is a cluster of industrial/office properties located in Chicago’s Garfield Ridge / Midway Airport neighborhood — a market that caters to light industrial tenants, distribution, and small-to-medium office users. The campus-style properties (examples listed at 5333 S Laramie Ave and 5230 S Cicero Ave) advertise large divisible industrial floorplates, heavy parking, and fast highway and airport access — features attractive to logistics and B2B service operators.
Why it matters for businesses
The center’s biggest selling points are its immediate proximity to Midway International Airport and close access to I-55 and the Chicago Loop corridor — useful for companies that need regional distribution or frequent airport access. Several broker listings also highlight transit options (bus stops in front of the buildings and walking distance to the CTA Orange Line), which helps employee commutes and last-mile connectivity.
Quick facts (from listings & local directories)
| Item | Details |
| Typical facilities | Large divisible industrial bays (40,000–382,000+ SF at some parcels), dock doors, drive-in doors, heavy parking, sprinkler systems (varies by building). |
| Typical hours / access | Varies by tenant; property is professionally managed and marketed for immediate occupancy — showings by appointment via broker. (Broker listings reference “available immediately”.) |
| Nearest public transit | Bus stops directly in front of certain buildings; walking distance to CTA Orange Line (Midway) for some locations. |
| Nearest major road / airport | Adjacent to Midway International Airport; minutes to I-55 and arterial routes to the Loop. |
| Example addresses | 5333 S Laramie Ave, Chicago, IL 60638; 5230 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638. |
| Phone (directory listing) | +1 (773) 582-3552 (directory / MapQuest listing). |
| Website / leasing contacts | Major listings are handled through commercial brokers (CBRE listings for specific buildings — contact via CBRE pages). No single “official” standalone site for a corporate campus was found; leasing via broker contact forms is standard. |
Pros (from listings & local feedback)
- Exceptional location for air-adjacent logistics and firms needing Midway access — a clear operational advantage.
- Large, divisible industrial spaces and multiple dock/parking options suit distribution and light manufacturing uses.
- Professionally marketed and managed through major commercial brokers, which simplifies leasing and tenant relations.
Cons / considerations (based on neighborhood facts & public listings)
- Proximity to Midway Airport is a double-edged sword: excellent for logistics but may mean more aircraft noise and heavier truck traffic depending on the unit’s exact location. (Listings note airport adjacency.)
- Many leases are handled through brokers and require negotiation — smaller businesses should budget time for site tours, build-outs, and tenant improvement discussions.
- Public review coverage for a single unified “Midway Business Center” is limited and fragmented across directory sites; expect to do building-specific due diligence (reviews, site visits, local zoning) before committing.
Sources & where to start
Primary property listings and leasing sheets on CBRE (building-specific pages for 5333 S Laramie Ave and 5230 S Cicero Ave) are the best first stop for up-to-date availabilities and broker contacts. Local directory pages (MapQuest, DNB/YellowPages) give phone numbers and basic address details. For any tenant, I recommend contacting the listed CBRE brokers on the property page to arrange a site visit and obtain the building-specific specifications and recent rent/term information.
