Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Brussels. While takeoff offers Lake Michigan views, the landing approach into Brussels provides more sustained scenic interest with the Meuse River valley and the gradual transition from rural Walloon countryside to the Brussels metropolitan area. Right side captures the most visually distinctive features of the approach phase.

During takeoff from Chicago Midway International (MDW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of Lake Michigan and the Chicago shoreline as the aircraft climbs eastward over the lake. You'll see the downtown skyline receding and the vast expanse of the lake stretching toward the horizon. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan, Chicago downtown skyline, Indiana shoreline to the south, Calumet River industrial corridor.

When landing at Brussels Natl (BRU), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Belgian countryside, the Meuse River valley, and the approach into Brussels from the southeast. You'll see the transition from rural farmland to suburban development as the aircraft descends toward the airport. Notable sights include: Meuse River valley, Walloon agricultural plains, Brussels suburban sprawl, Senne River.

The flight from Chicago Midway International (MDW) to Brussels Natl (BRU) takes 8h 15m.

The flight path crosses the North Atlantic, passing over the southern tip of Greenland (if visible in clear conditions), then over the North Sea and the British Isles. Over the Atlantic, you may see the Mid-Atlantic ridge features in water color variations. Approaching Europe, the Scottish Highlands and English coastline become visible, followed by the North Sea, and finally the Low Countries with the Rhine-Meuse delta visible before reaching Brussels.