Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Indianapolis to Chicago. The left side delivers the best views at both ends of this short flight — Indianapolis on departure and the Chicago skyline with Lake Michigan on approach. The right side offers little more than flat farmland throughout.

During takeoff from Indianapolis International (IND), sit on the Left side for the best views. IND typically departs northwest on runway 23L/23R toward Chicago, so the left side faces south and west over downtown Indianapolis. You get a clear view of the downtown skyline, the White River, and the sprawling grid of the city as you climb out. Notable sights include: Downtown Indianapolis skyline, White River corridor, Eagle Creek Reservoir to the northwest, suburban grid of Marion County.

When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. ORD typically lands from the east or southeast on runways oriented northeast-southwest. On approach from the south, the left side faces east toward downtown Chicago, Lake Michigan, and the lakefront. You get a prolonged view of the Chicago skyline and the lake as you descend over the suburbs. Notable sights include: Downtown Chicago skyline and Loop, Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago River, suburban Cook County grid.

The flight from Indianapolis International (IND) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes Approximately 45-55 minutes.

The flight crosses the flat agricultural plains of northern Indiana — largely corn and soybean fields in a geometric grid pattern. The Kankakee River valley is faintly visible as a slight break in the terrain near the Illinois border. There are no significant elevation changes or major water bodies along the mid-route corridor, though small towns and their water towers are visible on clear days.