About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Austin Straubel International (GRB) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Green Bay to Chicago. While takeoff offers some local interest, the landing approach into Chicago provides superior scenic value with Lake Michigan, the iconic skyline, and the dramatic transition from water to urban landscape. Left-side seats capture this approach sequence most effectively.
What can I see during takeoff from Austin Straubel International in Green Bay?
During takeoff from Austin Straubel International (GRB), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Green Bay and the Fox River valley during the initial climb-out heading southeast toward Chicago. You'll see the city grid and surrounding wetlands and agricultural land that define the immediate departure corridor. Notable sights include: Green Bay city and harbor, Fox River valley, Lake Michigan (distant eastern horizon), agricultural patchwork of northeastern Wisconsin.
What can I see when landing at Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
When landing at Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during the descent approach into Chicago. You'll see Lake Michigan's shoreline, the Chicago skyline, and the urban sprawl of the metropolitan area as you descend toward O'Hare from the north. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline and beaches, Chicago downtown skyline and Willis Tower, O'Hare airport complex and surrounding neighborhoods, Des Plaines River.
How long is the flight from Green Bay to Chicago?
The flight from Austin Straubel International (GRB) to Chicago Ohare International (ORD) takes 1h 15m.
What does the Green Bay to Chicago flight path pass over?
Lake Michigan's western shore and coastal cities (Sheboygan, Milwaukee area visible to the east), the transition from Wisconsin's agricultural and forested landscape to Illinois's more densely developed terrain, the Des Plaines River valley approaching Chicago