Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Burbank to Chicago. While the left offers good takeoff scenery over the San Gabriel Mountains, the right side provides superior views for most of the flight. The descent into Chicago from the west gives right-side passengers extended views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago skyline approach, which are the most dramatic visual highlights of this route.

During takeoff from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer immediate views of the San Gabriel Mountains as the aircraft climbs northeast from Burbank. The range rises dramatically to the north and east, creating a striking backdrop during the initial climb-out phase. Notable sights include: San Gabriel Mountains, Los Angeles Basin sprawl, Verdugo Mountains to the northwest, Pacific Ocean visible on the distant western horizon.

When landing at Chicago Midway International (MDW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Midway. The aircraft typically descends over the southwestern suburbs and industrial areas, with Lake Michigan visible to the east and the Chicago skyline appearing on the right side as you approach from the west. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan's shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline, Des Plaines River valley, suburban Chicago grid pattern.

The flight from Burbank Glendale Pasadena (BUR) to Chicago Midway International (MDW) takes Approximately 4 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Mojave Desert (visible from both sides around 1.5 hours into flight), the Colorado River near the Arizona-California border, the Grand Canyon region (far to the north), the Rocky Mountains in Colorado and New Mexico (distant to the north), the Great Plains of Kansas and Oklahoma, and the Mississippi River valley before reaching the Chicago area. Most of these features appear distant on the horizon rather than directly below, depending on exact routing.