The right side offers superior scenery on both legs: Lake Michigan during departure and the Green Bay shoreline/Fox River system during approach. This route provides more continuous water-based landmarks and natural features than the left side.
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Flight Path
Chicago to Green Bay is 173 miles (279 km), a flight of about 45 minutes.
Lake Winnebago (visible from cruising altitude as a large inland lake roughly midway between the two airports), the transition from Lake Michigan drainage basin to the Fox River system, scattered lakes throughout northeastern Wisconsin, agricultural and forested terrain characteristic of the region
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from ORD
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of Lake Michigan's shoreline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from ORD. You'll see the Chicago lakefront and the transition from urban sprawl to the more open terrain north of the city.
Landing at GRB
LEFTLeft-side seats provide views of Green Bay and the Fox River valley during approach. The descent path typically brings aircraft over the western shoreline of Green Bay (the body of water), offering clear views of the city, the river system, and surrounding agricultural land.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Austin Straubel International (GRB)?
Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Chicago to Green Bay. The right side offers superior scenery on both legs: Lake Michigan during departure and the Green Bay shoreline/Fox River system during approach. This route provides more continuous water-based landmarks and natural features than the left side.
What can I see during takeoff from Chicago Ohare International in Chicago?
During takeoff from Chicago Ohare International (ORD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Michigan's shoreline as the aircraft climbs northwestward from ORD. You'll see the Chicago lakefront and the transition from urban sprawl to the more open terrain north of the city. Notable sights include: Lake Michigan shoreline, Chicago downtown skyline (receding southward), Des Plaines River valley, suburban Chicago grid pattern.
What can I see when landing at Austin Straubel International in Green Bay?
When landing at Austin Straubel International (GRB), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of Green Bay and the Fox River valley during approach. The descent path typically brings aircraft over the western shoreline of Green Bay (the body of water), offering clear views of the city, the river system, and surrounding agricultural land. Notable sights include: Green Bay (the body of water), Fox River, Green Bay city and harbor, Door County peninsula (distant, northeastern horizon).
How long is the flight from Chicago to Green Bay?
The flight from Chicago Ohare International (ORD) to Austin Straubel International (GRB) takes about 45 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 173 miles (279 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the Chicago to Green Bay flight path pass over?
Lake Winnebago (visible from cruising altitude as a large inland lake roughly midway between the two airports), the transition from Lake Michigan drainage basin to the Fox River system, scattered lakes throughout northeastern Wisconsin, agricultural and forested terrain characteristic of the region