DBQ → ORD

Illinois Heartland

Vast, geometric patterns of corn and soybean fields that define the Midwestern landscape.

Rock River Bends

Aerial view of the river near Dixon and Oregon, featuring scenic wooded islands.

Fermi National Accelerator

If the route tracks slightly south, look for the massive 4-mile circumference circular ring of Fermilab.

Chicago Skyline

Breathtaking views of the Willis Tower and the downtown skyscraper cluster during the final 10 minutes of flight.

O'Hare Runway Complex

A detailed view of the massive airfield infrastructure and taxiing aircraft as you touch down.

Mississippi River Bluffs

Dramatic limestone bluffs and the winding river channel immediately after takeoff from Dubuque.

Driftless Area Terrain

View of the unique unglaciated landscape of the tri-state area with rolling hills and deep valleys.

Rockford Metropolitan Area

The flight path typically passes just north of the city, showing the confluence of the Rock and Kishwaukee Rivers.

Northwest Suburbs

Dense suburban development grids of Arlington Heights and Palatine as the plane descends.

Lake Michigan Horizon

On clear days, the vast blue expanse of the lake is visible to the northeast during the descent.