Approaches frequently offer a stunning, low-altitude panorama of the Willis Tower and the city's high-rises, providing one of the most intimate aerial views of Chicago.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes, a potential glimpse of Niagara Falls, and the iconic Chicago skyline during the final approach into Midway.
The right side offers a spectacular approach into Chicago, featuring the Great Lakes shoreline and a front-row seat to the downtown skyline.
The left side offers a superior view of the majestic northern Cascades, the vast expanse of Yellowstone National Park, and typically provides the best vantage point for the Chicago skyline on approach to Midway.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, offering a potential view of the New York City skyline upon departure from Newark and the world-class Chicago skyline during the descent into Midway.
The Right Side is preferred for its immediate views of Lake Tahoe upon departure and the high-probability of a stunning Chicago skyline panorama when approaching Midway from the west or south.
The left side offers a superior panorama of the Mojave Desert, the striking red rock formations of Southern Utah, and the highest peaks of the Colorado Rockies, followed by a potential view of the Chicago skyline on approach.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic Chicago skyline view during the final approach into Midway, alongside stunning vistas of the Utah red rocks and the Colorado Rockies.
The right side is favored for this route as it typically offers views of Central Park upon departure from LGA and the iconic Chicago skyline during the final approach into Midway Airport.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic transition from the Arizona desert to the Rocky Mountains, followed by a high probability of seeing the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the approach into Midway.
The left side is superior for this short hop because it offers the iconic view of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline during the typical arrival sequence into Midway.
The right side offers a superior view of the Baltimore skyline shortly after takeoff and an iconic, world-class approach over Lake Michigan toward the Chicago skyline when landing at Midway.
The right side is the clear winner for this route, primarily due to the spectacular approach into Chicago. While the flight crosses beautiful Appalachian scenery, the highlight is the descent into Midway, which frequently offers views of the Chicago skyline, the Willis Tower, and the Lake Michigan shoreline.