Green Bay to Chicago (GRB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GRB–ORD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and GoJet Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 173 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CM, EK, NZ | 97 | CR2, CR5, CR7, CRJ, E75L, E7W | 1h19-1h30 | Star Alliance | CM, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: BA, QR | 36 | E70 | 0h36-1h36 | Oneworld | BA, QR | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Green Bay
| Metric | GRB→ORD | ATW→ORD | CWA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GRB | – | 25 mi | 78 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 218 | 155 | 50 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 19m | 1h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
GRB: CDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Green Bay, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
GRB–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Bay to Chicago O'Hare: Northeast Wisconsin's Hub Connection
GRB-ORD is a regional jet route linking Green Bay to United's O'Hare hub across 176 miles. United Express operates 3 to 5 daily nonstops on CRJ-200 and E175 equipment. Block time is about 1 hour. The route serves almost exclusively as a connection to United's wider network. Green Bay's economy runs on paper manufacturing, healthcare, and food processing, generating steady weekday business travel. The city's fame, of course, comes from the Packers. NFL game weekends at Lambeau Field produce the sharpest demand spikes on GRB-ORD throughout the season.
Airport and Market Context
Green Bay Austin Strauben International Airport (GRB) is a small, easy-to-use facility with one terminal. Security wait times are rarely above 5 minutes. The airport is 7 miles southwest of downtown Green Bay and a short drive from Lambeau Field. Parking is inexpensive. GRB also has nonstop service to a few other hubs, including Minneapolis on Delta and Detroit on American, but ORD is the primary connecting hub for most itineraries. Appleton (ATW) and Milwaukee (MKE) are alternative airports in the region. MKE is about 2 hours south and offers a larger route map. For passengers with flexible departure points, MKE sometimes provides better nonstop options and lower fares than connecting through GRB-ORD.