ORD → SUX

Lake Michigan Coast

Stunning views of the North Shore suburbs and the deep blue expanse of the lake shortly after takeoff.

Driftless Area

The unglaciated, rugged terrain of Northwest Illinois and Northeast Iowa featuring steep bluffs and deep valleys.

Wapsipinicon River

A winding, scenic river valley that meanders through the timberlands of eastern Iowa.

Loess Hills

Unique wind-deposited silt formations that create a jagged, golden ridgeline just east of Sioux City.

Missouri River

The wide, meandering border between Iowa and Nebraska visible during the final descent into SUX.

Sioux City Port

Industrial landscapes and the Big Sioux River confluence during the final approach.

Chicago Skyline

Dramatic views of the Willis Tower and downtown skyscrapers during the initial climb out of O'Hare.

Mississippi River

A major crossing point near the Savanna area, marking the transition from Illinois into the rolling hills of Iowa.

Iowa Heartland

An endless patchwork of geometric crop fields and wind farms across the central Iowa plains.

Cedar Rapids

Aerial view of Iowa's second-largest city and the industrial layouts along the Cedar River.

Saylorville Lake

Visible to the south during the mid-flight cruise, a large reservoir on the Des Moines River.