Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Blytheville. Right seats win overall because the takeoff view of Chicago and Lake Michigan is more visually dramatic and memorable than the landing approach. While the Mississippi River on descent is notable, the Chicago skyline and lakefront provide superior scenic value for the majority of the flight's initial phase.

During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats capture the Chicago skyline and Lake Michigan as you climb southwestward from ORD. The downtown core and lakefront are distinctive and visible during the initial climb phase. Notable sights include: Chicago downtown skyline, Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago metropolitan sprawl extending west, Des Plaines River valley.

When landing at Arkansas International (BYH), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Mississippi River and the flat Arkansas Delta landscape as you descend toward Blytheville from the north. The river is the most visually distinctive feature on approach. Notable sights include: Mississippi River, Arkansas Delta agricultural fields, St. Francis River, Blytheville city area.

The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Arkansas International (BYH) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses central Illinois, passing over the Illinois prairie and farmland. Notable features include the Sangamon River valley, scattered lakes and reservoirs, and the transition from Chicago's metropolitan area to rural agricultural landscape. The terrain is uniformly flat throughout the route with no significant elevation changes. The Wabash River valley becomes visible as you approach the Indiana-Illinois border region during descent toward Arkansas.