DSM → ORD

Iowa City & University

Clear views of the University of Iowa campus and Kinnick Stadium shortly after departure from Des Moines.

The Quad Cities

A fantastic aerial view of the Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport urban cluster spanning the Mississippi River.

Chicago Loop

On a standard approach, the right side offers the best angle for the Willis Tower and the dense skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.

Lake Michigan Coastline

The dramatic transition from the city's edge to the deep blue expanse of the Great Lake, often including Navy Pier.

Iowa Farmland Grid

Exemplary views of the section-line roads and the patchwork of corn and soybean fields that define the Iowa landscape.

Cedar Rapids

Depending on the flight path, you may see Iowa's second-largest city and the winding Cedar River to the north.

Mississippi River Bend

A view of the mighty river near Clinton, IL, where the water cuts through the agricultural heartland.

North Chicago Suburbs

Densely packed residential areas and forest preserves of the northern Illinois corridor during descent.