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ROC → MDW
Which side of the plane to sit from Greater Rochester International Airport (Rochester) to Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers a front-row seat to the industrial and urban beauty of the Lake Erie shoreline and provides the iconic reveal of the Chicago skyline during the descent into Midway.
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Buffalo & Niagara
Shortly after takeoff, see the Buffalo skyline and the distant mist from Niagara Falls to the north.
Cleveland Waterfront
Clear views of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Cleveland's downtown stadiums along the lake.
Cedar Point
Spot the world-famous amusement park and its towering roller coasters on the Sandusky peninsula.
Gary Steel Mills
The massive industrial complexes and fire stacks of the Indiana coastline are visible during initial descent.
Chicago Loop
Stunning, close-up views of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscrapers of downtown Chicago on the final approach.
Book a seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Chicago skyline during the final bank into MDW. On morning flights, the sun will be behind you, providing perfectly lit landscapes for photography of the Ohio and Indiana coastlines.
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Long Point
A massive, ecologically significant sand spit extending over 25 miles into Lake Erie from Ontario.
Detroit River
On clear days, see the waterway connecting Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair with Detroit in the distance.
Great Lakes Freighters
Look for massive cargo ships navigating the international shipping lanes between the US and Canada.
Indiana Dunes
The unique sandy shoreline and protected national park land at the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Lake Michigan Sunset
On evening flights, this side offers a direct view of the sun setting over the expanse of Lake Michigan.
This side is ideal for passengers who prefer the serene, open-water views of the Great Lakes. For evening departures, the right side will experience direct sunlight and glare, so keep your window shade ready or choose the left side for more comfortable lighting.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 840 km (522 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 24 min
Departure: ROC (43.118900299072266, -77.67240142822266)
Arrival: MDW (41.785999, -87.752403)
Route Type: Domestic
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