EWR → ORD

Manhattan Skyline

World-class views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade Center, and Central Park if the flight paths north.

Hudson River

The grand waterway separating New York and New Jersey, often visible during the initial climb.

Lake Erie Shoreline

The blue expanse of Lake Erie and the urban shoreline of Cleveland, Ohio mid-flight.

Chicago Loop

Unmatched views of the Willis Tower, Millennium Park, and the dense skyscrapers of downtown Chicago.

Lake Michigan Coast

The scenic shoreline, Navy Pier, and North Avenue Beach as the plane lines up for arrival at O'Hare.

Jersey City & Staten Island

Dense urban vistas of the New Jersey coast and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge shortly after departure.

Appalachian Mountains

The rolling green ridges and deep valleys of central Pennsylvania and the Susquehanna River.

Midwestern Patchwork

Expansive geometric patterns of agricultural fields across Ohio and Indiana during the cruise phase.

South Chicago

Industrial landmarks and the southern suburbs of the Windy City during the final approach.