ORD → FSD

Chicago Skyline

Excellent views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers shortly after takeoff from O'Hare.

Illinois Farmland

The geometric grid patterns of the American heartland visible across northern Illinois.

Mississippi River

A major crossing point near the Iowa border featuring river barges and bridge infrastructure.

Iowa Corn Belt

Vast stretches of high-density agricultural land that define the Midwestern landscape.

Sioux Falls City Center

Aerial views of the South Dakota urban landscape during the final approach into FSD.

O'Hare Complex

A detailed view of the massive terminal and runway layout of ORD during the initial climb.

Lake Michigan

Distant views of the blue expanse of Lake Michigan if the aircraft banks north after departure.

Driftless Area

Rolling hills and bluffs near the Mississippi valley that escaped the last glacial period.

Cedar River

Scenic views of the winding Cedar River as the flight path crosses into eastern Iowa.

Big Sioux River

The river that gives the city its name, visible as you enter the South Dakota airspace.