Seeing Rate Field from a plane
Home of the White Sox since 1991, built across the street from old Comiskey Park, whose home plate is marked in the parking lot. Look for the ballpark beside the Dan Ryan Expressway.
3 of our routes pass it. Illinois · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Houston to Chicago: sit on the right, on the way down.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Houston to Chicago | Right | on the way down |
| Kansas City to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Rate Field from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (2 of 3). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Rate Field from a plane?
Near the airport, on the climb or on the way down, and mid-flight on longer routes: see the table for each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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