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TOL → ORD
Which side of the plane to sit from Toledo Express Airport (Toledo) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most iconic views of the Lake Michigan shoreline and the Chicago city skyline as the aircraft maneuvers for its final approach into O'Hare.
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
Extensive views of the deep blue lake meeting the rugged coastline of Northern Indiana and Illinois.
Indiana Dunes
The unique landscape of the Indiana Dunes National Park, featuring massive sand dunes and coastal wetlands.
Chicago Lakefront
Breathtaking views of Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile, and the skyscraper-dense downtown Loop area during descent.
The Museum Campus
Visuals of the Adler Planetarium and Soldier Field nestled right against the harbor as the plane turns inland.
O'Hare Terminals
A full-scale view of one of the world's busiest airport infrastructures during the final moments before touchdown.
For the best experience, choose the right side on morning flights when the sun illuminates the Chicago skyline. During winter, look for ice formations along the Lake Michigan shoreline. If the flight approaches from the east over the lake, you will have a front-row seat to the Willis Tower and the entire lakefront.
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Maumee River Valley
Aerial views of the winding river and the dense forests surrounding the Toledo metro area shortly after takeoff.
Indiana Farmland
A patchwork quilt of agricultural fields and geometric grid patterns characteristic of the Midwest heartland.
South Bend
Clear views of the University of Notre Dame campus and the famous football stadium as you cross into Northern Indiana.
Gary Industrial Zone
The massive steel mills and industrial infrastructure of the Hammond and Gary area along the southern tip of Lake Michigan.
Sit on the left for sunset flights to catch the golden hour over the Indiana plains. At night, the industrial lights of the Gary steel mills create a distinct orange glow. This side is also better if the flight path takes a more southerly route over the Chicago suburbs.
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Get eSIMs for United StatesDistance: 342 km (213 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 34 min
Departure: TOL (41.58679962, -83.80780029)
Arrival: ORD (41.9786, -87.9048)
Route Type: Domestic
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