Seeing University of Chicago from a plane
Gothic stone quads on the South Side, home of the first controlled nuclear chain reaction in 1942. Look for the long green Midway Plaisance strip running between Washington and Jackson parks.
5 of our routes pass it. Illinois · rated 3 of 10
The easy pick
Chicago to New York: sit on the left, on the climb, 3 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago to New York | Left | on the climb, 3 min after takeoff |
| Dallas to Chicago | Left the other side is usually better on this route | on the way down |
| Fort Lauderdale to Chicago | Right 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 University of Chicago from?
It depends on the direction: the left on most of our routes (3 of 5). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see University of Chicago 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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