MDW → RDU

Chicago Skyline

Dramatic views of the Willis Tower and the Loop shortly after takeoff from Midway, especially when departing on north-facing runways.

Lake Michigan Coastline

The southern curve of the Great Lake and the Indiana Dunes National Park are visible as the plane turns southeast.

Monongahela National Forest

Vast stretches of high-altitude forest and rugged Appalachian terrain throughout West Virginia.

Shenandoah Valley

The picturesque valley situated between the Allegheny and Blue Ridge Mountains, providing a classic American landscape.

Raleigh-Durham Suburbs

Aerial views of the heavily forested Research Triangle Park and the expanding residential areas of Durham and Chapel Hill.

Industrial Heartland

The heavy industrial zones and steel mills of Northwest Indiana and Gary provide a unique look at the region's manufacturing roots.

Ohio River

The winding path of the Ohio River as it forms the border between Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.

New River Gorge

Stunning views of the deep river canyons and the ancient geological formations of southern West Virginia.

Blue Ridge Peaks

Close-up views of the rolling, hazy peaks that give the Blue Ridge Mountains their distinctive name.

Downtown Raleigh

Depending on the arrival pattern into RDU, you may see the growing skyline of North Carolina's capital city during the final approach.