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HOU → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from William P Hobby Airport (Houston) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The Right Side offers a superior balance of natural scenery and iconic water views, including the winding Mississippi River valley and the expansive Lake Michigan shoreline during the final descent into Chicago.
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Houston Ship Channel
See one of the world's busiest ports and the historic San Jacinto Monument during the initial climb out of HOU.
Mississippi River
Trace the winding, muddy curves and oxbow lakes of the great river as it forms the border of Arkansas and Tennessee.
Shawnee National Forest
Look down upon the dense canopy and hidden rock formations of the 'Garden of the Gods' area in Southern Illinois.
Lake Michigan Coast
Enjoy stunning views of the blue lake, the Indiana Dunes, and the Chicago lakeside skyline during the final approach.
Book an 'F' seat to maximize views of the Mississippi River and the Lake Michigan shoreline. On the final approach into Midway, the right side often gets a spectacular view of the Chicago skyline reflecting off the lake if the flight is vectored over the water for spacing. Morning flights are particularly scenic as the sun illuminates the river and lake from the east.
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Downtown Houston
Catch a glimpse of the skyscrapers and Minute Maid Park shortly after takeoff if the plane departs towards the north.
Ozark Plateau
Observe the rugged, forested terrain and rolling hills of southern Missouri during the middle portion of the journey.
Gateway Arch
Depending on the specific flight corridor and cloud cover, the iconic St. Louis landmark may be visible in the distance.
Chicago West Side
View the sprawling residential grid of the Chicagoland area and massive rail yards as the aircraft descends into Midway.
Choose an 'A' seat for the best chance to see the Houston skyline immediately after departure. For the arrival into Chicago, the left side provides a more industrial and residential view of the city's vast suburbs. During autumn, the Ozark region on this side offers beautiful displays of changing foliage.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 1,510 km (938 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 1 min
Departure: HOU (29.64539909, -95.27890015)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: Domestic
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