Chicago to Cincinnati flight path: ORD to CVG

Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Cincinnati. This is a short, flat-terrain Midwest hop with limited scenic drama on either side; the left side edges ahead due to the Chicago skyline and lakefront glimpse during departure, which is more visually distinctive than the mostly featureless farmland seen elsewhere.

During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Departing ORD to the east/southeast toward Cincinnati, left-side windows can catch a glimpse of downtown Chicago's skyline and Lake Michigan's shoreline before the aircraft turns south, especially on flows using the east-facing runways. Notable sights include: Chicago skyline (Willis Tower, Loop), Lake Michigan shoreline, O'Hare's surrounding suburbs.

When landing at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG), sit on the Right side for the best views. On approach into CVG from the north, the right side offers views of the Ohio River winding through the rolling hills of northern Kentucky, with Cincinnati's downtown skyline visible across the river before landing. Notable sights include: Ohio River, Cincinnati downtown skyline, rolling Kentucky hills.

The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International (CVG) takes 1h 15m.

Flat Illinois and Indiana farmland, scattered small towns, gradually transitioning to the rolling terrain of southern Indiana near the Ohio River valley