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LAN → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Capital City Airport (Lansing) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a superior view of the southern Lake Michigan coastline, the Indiana Dunes, and an iconic perspective of the Chicago skyline and Navy Pier during the descent into O'Hare.
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Michigan State Capitol
Catch a glimpse of the dome in downtown Lansing shortly after takeoff from LAN.
Mid-Michigan Farmland
Expansive views of the geometric patterns of Michigan agricultural fields during the initial climb.
St. Joseph Shoreline
Watch the transition from land to water as you cross the white sand beaches of Southwest Michigan.
Indiana Dunes
View the massive sand dunes and forested ridges of the National Park at the southern tip of the lake.
Chicago Skyline
Unrivaled views of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscrapers of the Loop as you bank toward O'Hare.
Navy Pier
Look for the Centennial Wheel and the long pier extending into the blue waters of Lake Michigan.
Sit on the left for the best chance to see the downtown Chicago skyline. On typical westward approaches to ORD, the pilot will fly past the city over the lake before turning back inland, placing the city directly out your window. Afternoon flights provide excellent lighting for photography as the sun illuminates the buildings from the west.
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Grand River
Follow the winding path of Michigan's longest river as it snakes westward from Lansing.
Lake Michigan Horizon
Enjoy the vast, ocean-like horizon of the Great Lakes during the middle segment of the flight.
Great Lakes Freighters
Look for large cargo ships and tankers navigating the shipping lanes towards the Port of Chicago.
North Shore Suburbs
View the affluent residential areas of Evanston and Wilmette as you approach the Illinois coast.
O'Hare Airfield
A great view of the massive airport complex and runway layout if landing on the northern strips.
The right side is best for those who prefer the serenity of the open lake. While it misses the main skyline, it offers a great look at the North Shore suburbs. In winter, this side provides a clear view of the ice shelf formations along the northern reaches of the lake shore.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 287 km (178 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 29 min
Departure: LAN (42.77870178222656, -84.58740234375)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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