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Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.

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.

SAN β†’ MDW
San Diego to Chicago
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The left side offers a superior view of the San Bernardino Mountains and the spectacular Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the descent into Midway.

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8.5
SDF β†’ MDW
Louisville to Chicago
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The right side is superior for this short hop, offering the best chance to see the downtown Louisville skyline upon departure and the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the final approach into Midway.

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8.5
SFO β†’ MDW
San Francisco to Chicago
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The right side offers a superior perspective of the southern Sierra Nevada, the dramatic red rock formations of the Southwest, and the iconic Chicago skyline during the final descent into Midway.

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8.5
SLC β†’ MDW
Salt Lake City to Chicago
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The right side offers superior views of the rugged Uinta Mountains and the heart of the Rocky Mountain range, combined with excellent perspectives of the Missouri River and southern Chicago suburbs.

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8.5
STL β†’ MDW
St. Louis to Chicago
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The left side is typically superior for this route because it offers the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline, including the Willis Tower, during the descent into Midway.

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8.5
GDL β†’ MDW
Guadalajara to Chicago
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The Right Side is typically superior for this route as it offers the most dramatic views of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountains in Mexico and the iconic Chicago skyline against Lake Michigan during the descent into Midway.

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8.5
TTN β†’ MDW
Trenton to Chicago
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The right side of the aircraft offers the most dramatic scenery, featuring the Pocono Mountains, the southern shoreline of Lake Erie, and the iconic Chicago skyline upon the final approach into Midway.

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8.5
AUS β†’ MDW
Austin to Chicago
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The right side is generally superior for this route because it offers views of the Ozark Mountains and a high probability of seeing the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan on the approach to Midway.

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8.5
BDL β†’ MDW
Windsor Locks to Chicago
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The right side offers superior scenic diversity, featuring the Finger Lakes of New York, expansive views of Lake Erie, and the most iconic perspective of the Chicago skyline during the descent into Midway.

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8.5
BHM β†’ MDW
Birmingham to Chicago
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The right side offers superior views of the Nashville skyline, the broad Ohio River crossing, and the iconic Chicago skyline during the descent into Midway.

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8.5
DSM β†’ MDW
Des Moines to Chicago
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The right side of the aircraft offers superior views of the Quad Cities during the Mississippi River crossing and provides a more consistent vantage point for the iconic Chicago skyline and Willis Tower during the descent into Midway.

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8.2
DEN β†’ MDW
Denver to Chicago
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The left side offers superior lighting by avoiding the southern sun and provides a higher probability of seeing the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the descent into Midway.

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7.8
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