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ORD → LEX
Which side of the plane to sit from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago) to Blue Grass Airport (Lexington KY)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Chicago skyline upon departure and the rolling hills of the Kentucky River valley during the descent.
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Chicago Skyline
Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and lakefront skyscrapers if departing to the east or south.
Lake Michigan Shoreline
Aerial perspective of the Indiana Dunes and the deep blue curve of the southern lake tip.
Gary Industrial Zone
The massive scale of the Great Lakes steel mills and heavy shipping infrastructure.
Indianapolis Horizon
A distant view of the Indiana state capital's downtown core and stadium districts.
Kentucky River Palisades
Dramatic limestone cliffs and winding river bends as you enter the Bluegrass region.
Book a seat on the left (usually 'A') for the best panoramic views of Chicago's lakefront shortly after takeoff. For evening flights, this side avoids the direct glare of the setting sun, making it easier to spot the grid-like illumination of the Midwest. In autumn, the Kentucky River valley below displays vibrant fall foliage that is best seen from this side during the final descent.
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Chicagoland Sprawl
The vast residential grid and suburban forest canopy of the western Chicago metro area.
Indiana Patchwork
Geometric patterns of vast agricultural fields that define the Midwestern landscape.
Wabash River
The winding natural curves of the historic waterway cutting through the Indiana plains.
Ohio River Crossing
The wide, brown ribbon of the Ohio River marking the boundary between the Midwest and the South.
Thoroughbred Estates
Famous horse farms with distinct white fencing and training tracks just before landing at LEX.
The right side is ideal for photographers during 'Golden Hour' flights to catch the sunset over the Indiana plains. As the plane prepares for landing at LEX, watch for the circular training tracks and sprawling estates of legendary horse farms like Keeneland, which are often visible on the final approach from the north or west.
Book Hotels in Lexington KYDistance: 521 km (324 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 52 min
Departure: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Arrival: LEX (38.0364990234375, -84.60590362548828)
Route Type: Domestic
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