Left Behind | Objects, Setting & Important Places

Left Behind Objects/Places

O'Hare

Rayford is based in this Chicago airport, and lands here once his London flight is aborted. It is one of the few airports that remain open immediately following the disappearances.

Waukegan

This is a small, Chicago-area airport where Ken Ritz flies Buck back to New York.

London

When Buck goes to London, he meets his friend Alan in a pub. Afterward, a car bomb explodes, killing Alan and leaving many to wonder Buck's fate.

Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard is the investigative branch of intelligence in the U.K.

The Rapture

The rapture is the disappearance of millions of believers as Christ returns and brings them all back to Heaven with him. The rapture signifies the beginning of the end days in the Bible.

New Hope Village Church

Irene Steele belonged to this church. After the disappearances, Rayford and Chloe get involved with the remaining pastor, Bruce Barnes, and form the Tribulation Force.

Midpoint Motel

This is the hotel that Buck stays at the...
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