Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Appleton to Chicago. Both sides score equally low due to the short 45-minute flight over predominantly flat Midwestern terrain with minimal dramatic geography. However, the right side edges ahead on landing approach with Lake Michigan's shoreline and O'Hare's distinctive runway configuration providing more visual interest during descent than the left side's featureless suburban sprawl.

During takeoff from Appleton International Airport (ATW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side captures the Fox River valley and initial climb-out over Appleton's urban area with some residential and industrial patchwork visible. Right side faces open farmland with minimal distinguishing features during departure. Notable sights include: Fox River corridor, Appleton city grid, Lake Winnebago (distant, northern horizon), surrounding agricultural fields.

When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side (north) provides views of Chicago's northern suburbs, Lake Michigan shoreline, and the approach into O'Hare from the northwest. Left side (south) shows only flat suburban sprawl and industrial areas with no distinctive landmarks. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago's northern suburbs (Rosemont, Des Plaines), O'Hare International Airport runways, Des Plaines River valley.

The flight from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 00h 45m.

Green Bay area (distant to the north), scattered lakes and wetlands of the Fox Valley, transition from Wisconsin's agricultural landscape to Illinois farmland, Des Plaines River valley approaching Chicago