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AMA → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport (Amarillo) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is superior primarily for the approach into Chicago Midway, where passengers are often treated to a panoramic view of the iconic downtown skyline and Lake Michigan before touching down.
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Canadian River Breaks
Rugged canyons and red earth formations carved by the Canadian River north of the Texas Panhandle.
Missouri River Bend
Large-scale river meanders and fertile floodplains visible as the flight traverses central Missouri.
Chicago Loop
World-class views of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscraper cluster of downtown Chicago during the descent.
Lake Michigan Shore
The deep blue contrast of the Great Lake against the urban sprawl is visible during northern arrival patterns.
The right side is essential for the Chicago skyline; sit mid-cabin or forward to avoid the wing obstructing the view. On clear days, the descent into Midway provides some of the best urban aerial photography opportunities in the United States.
Book Hotels in ChicagoHigh Plains Vista
Expansive views of the Llano Estacado's unique geometric agricultural patterns immediately after departing Amarillo.
Flint Hills Edge
The rolling tallgrass prairies of eastern Kansas and western Missouri offer a scenic transition from the desert to the Midwest.
Mississippi River Crossing
A birds-eye view of the massive river system marking the border between the central states and Illinois.
Opt for the left side during sunset flights to witness the glow over the Great Plains. Watch for the dramatic shift from dry brown landscapes to deep green as you cross into the Mississippi drainage basin.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,414 km (879 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 53 min
Departure: AMA (35.219398, -101.706001)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: Domestic
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