Schiller Park Metra Station

A quiet, reliable ORD position on public property, giving standard side-on landing shots slightly from below. Rarely busy - spotters report often having it to themselves. Watch for light poles and trees when choosing where to stand. One of the few O'Hare spots that is unambiguously public rather than airport-controlled property, which matters at ORD.

Lens guide

300-400mm on the long end is needed here; the runways are at distance.

Best time

Depends on flow - useful when arrivals come from the east. Check the active configuration first.

Parking

Station parking available, though the daily pay machine has been reported as unreliable.