On many approaches, particularly from the east, the left side offers a spectacular view of the Willis Tower, Navy Pier, and the lakefront.
While both sides offer views of the American heartland, the right side is preferred for the iconic approach into Chicago, often providing a stunning panorama of Lake Michigan and the downtown skyline.
The right side offers the most consistent views of both the Manhattan skyline upon departure and the iconic Chicago lakefront and skyline during the approach into O'Hare.
The right side is preferred primarily for the spectacular arrival into Chicago, often featuring sweeping views of Lake Michigan and the famous skyline during the descent.
The right side is generally superior for this transatlantic crossing, providing a front-row seat to the rugged peaks of the Scottish Highlands and the spectacular glaciers of southern Greenland.
While both sides offer views of the vast Midwestern agricultural landscape, the right side is the clear winner for its spectacular approach views of the Chicago skyline and the Lake Michigan shoreline.
The right side provides the most dramatic views, including the unique Flint Hills at departure and the world-famous Chicago skyline during the final approach into O'Hare.
The left side offers a stunning sequence of the Michigan shoreline, the southern tip of Lake Michigan, and the most iconic views of the Chicago skyline during the descent into O'Hare.
The left side offers the most dramatic departure views of the Baja peninsula and the highest probability of seeing the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan during the arrival sequence into O'Hare.
The left side is superior for this route as it offers the best views of the Florida Gulf Coast during departure and typically provides a front-row seat to the iconic Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan shoreline during the standard approach into O'Hare.
The Right Side (usually F seats) offers the most iconic views including the St. Louis Arch upon departure and a spectacular approach past the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan before landing at O'Hare.
The right side offers the most iconic views, including a clear perspective of Sioux City during departure and a high probability of seeing the spectacular Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan upon arrival.
The left side provides a superior vantage point for the Michigan coastline and an iconic view of the Chicago skyline during the final approach into O'Hare.