ORD → ROC

Chicago Skyline

Unmatched views of the Willis Tower and the dense downtown grid immediately after takeoff from O'Hare.

Lake Michigan Crossing

A vast expanse of deep blue water as the flight heads east toward the Michigan shoreline.

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

The striking contrast of high sand dunes against the forested Michigan coast during the mid-flight transition.

Lake Ontario Coastline

As the plane descends into Rochester, the southern shore of Lake Ontario becomes clearly visible.

Irondequoit Bay

A beautiful inlet just east of Rochester that often appears during the final approach patterns.

Gary Industrial Waterfront

The massive industrial complexes and steel mills of northern Indiana visible shortly after departure.

Detroit Skyline

The Renaissance Center and the Detroit River separating the US and Canada are often visible to the north-east.

Lake Erie Shore

Aerial views of the shallowest Great Lake, often showing unique turquoise sediment swirls near the coast.

Buffalo Suburbs

As the plane enters New York airspace, the sprawl of the Buffalo metropolitan area appears to the south.

Finger Lakes Fringe

The very western edges of the Finger Lakes region can sometimes be spotted during a southern approach into ROC.