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PIA → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (Peoria) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most dramatic views of the Chicago skyline and the vast blue expanse of Lake Michigan during the descent into O'Hare.
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Chicago Skyline
A spectacular view of the Willis Tower and the dense cluster of skyscrapers in the Loop.
Lake Michigan
The deep blue horizon of the lake provides a stunning contrast to the city's concrete architecture.
Soldier Field
Spot the historic stadium and the museum campus along the scenic lakefront.
Logistics Hubs
The massive rail yards and industrial corridors of Joliet and the southwestern metro area.
The right side is the 'money side' for Chicago arrivals. On morning flights, the sun is behind you, illuminating the skyline perfectly for photography. If air traffic control directs the plane to fly a downwind leg over Lake Michigan, you will get an unparalleled panoramic view of the entire city waterfront.
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Illinois River Valley
Broad views of the winding Illinois River immediately after departing from Peoria.
Heartland Patchwork
A birds-eye view of the geometric corn and soybean fields that define the central Illinois landscape.
Western Suburbs
The dense residential grids and green spaces of communities like Naperville and Lisle during the approach.
Sit on the left for the best views of the rural-to-urban transition. For sunset flights, this side offers beautiful golden hour lighting over the prairie, though you may encounter direct sun glare in the late afternoon.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 209 km (130 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: PIA (40.664199829100006, -89.6932983398)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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