JAN → ORD

Pearl River Basin

Immediately after takeoff from JAN, observe the winding waterways and dense wetlands of central Mississippi.

Ohio River Crossing

A prominent view of the massive Ohio River as the flight transitions from Kentucky into Illinois.

Champaign-Urbana

The sprawling campus of the University of Illinois and its distinctive Memorial Stadium are often visible.

Chicago Skyline

If the flight approaches ORD from the east, you get a world-class view of the Willis Tower and the Loop.

Lake Michigan

The deep blue expanse of the Great Lakes and the North Shore beaches during the final arrival patterns.

Memphis Horizon

Distant views of the Memphis skyline and the Mississippi River to the west during the first third of the flight.

Shawnee National Forest

The rugged, forested terrain of Southern Illinois provides a scenic break from the agricultural plains.

Midwest Patchwork

Perfect geometric grids of Illinois farmland, showing a vibrant green in summer and golden hues in autumn.

Western Suburbs

The dense residential grids and commercial hubs of Naperville and Aurora during the final descent.