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SDF → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Louisville International Standiford Field (Louisville) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side is typically superior as it provides a front-row seat to the Chicago skyline during the final approach into O'Hare, as well as a great view of downtown Louisville immediately after takeoff.
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Downtown Louisville
Clear views of the KFC Yum! Center and the city center skyscrapers shortly after departure.
Indiana Farmland
The quintessential Midwestern patchwork quilt of corn and soybean fields stretching to the horizon.
Purdue University
On clear days, you can often spot the Ross-Ade Stadium and the campus layout in West Lafayette.
Chicago Skyline
A stunning perspective of the Willis Tower and the dense skyscrapers of the Loop during the descent.
Book a window seat on the left for morning flights to avoid the harsh eastern sun. Watch for the transition from rural Indiana to the dense urban sprawl of the Chicago suburbs about 15 minutes before landing.
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Ohio River
The winding river serves as the scenic border between Kentucky and Indiana during the initial climb.
Indianapolis Vicinity
While usually at a distance, you may catch the glimmer of the Indianapolis skyline to the east.
Indiana Dunes
The sandy shoreline and industrial harbors of southern Lake Michigan are visible just before the turn into ORD.
Gary Industrial Works
The massive steel mills and shipping ports along the lakefront provide an impressive industrial landscape.
The right side is excellent for late afternoon flights as the sun illuminates the Chicago lakefront and the Indiana Dunes. Look out for the massive wind farms in central Indiana which are especially striking at sunset.
Book Hotels in ChicagoDistance: 461 km (286 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 46 min
Departure: SDF (38.1744, -85.736)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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