Despite high prices for gas and airfare, a record-breaking 45 million Americans are expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
With just days until Christmas, travelers are expected to pack airports and head out on the road Monday.
More than 50,000 people were expected to pass through Midway Airport on Sunday.
This year, the holiday travel period is expected to be record-breaking across the country both in the skies and on the ground.
Wednesday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
AAA forecasts 79.9 million people will travel by car, plane or another mode of transportation for Thanksgiving -- up 1.7 million people compared to last year.