Overview
Green Bay sits where its namesake bay meets the top of Lake Michigan, in Wisconsin. It is a friendly, easy-going small city, known worldwide as the home of the Green Bay Packers and the storied turf of Lambeau Field. Beyond the football you will find lakeside parks, a good zoo and botanical garden, craft breweries and a warm Midwestern welcome, making it a rewarding stop on a wider Great Lakes trip or a focused football weekend.
Best time to fly to Green Bay
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) offers the most comfortable weather, with warm summer days often in the low-to-mid 20s°C and long light evenings. September and October bring crisp air, vivid autumn colour and the start of the Packers season. Winters are properly cold, with heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures from December to February. Fares tend to ease outside the summer school holidays and away from home-game weekends; see the When to book chart above for this year's pattern.
Airlines and routes
There are no direct flights from the UK to Green Bay's Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB), a regional airport served by the domestic networks of the major US carriers. The usual routing is one connection: fly London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare with British Airways, American, United or Virgin Atlantic, then take a short American Eagle or United Express hop to Green Bay of about an hour. Other itineraries connect via Detroit or Minneapolis with Delta. Allow roughly 8.5 to 9 hours to Chicago, plus a layover and the final leg – most journeys run 13 to 16 hours in total.
Things to do in Green Bay
A compact city with plenty to fill two or three days.
- Lambeau Field: Stadium tours, the Packers Hall of Fame and year-round shops and dining, game day or not.
- National Railroad Museum: One of the oldest rail museums in the US, with historic locomotives and seasonal train rides.
- Green Bay Botanical Garden: Themed gardens through the seasons and a much-loved winter light display.
- Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary: A free urban nature reserve with boardwalks, native wildlife and easy walking trails.
- NEW Zoo & Adventure Park: A family zoo north of the city with ziplines, a treetop ropes course and mini-golf.
At Austin Straubel International Airport (GRB)
The airport lies about 7 miles (11 km) south-west of downtown Green Bay, a drive of roughly 15 minutes, and is small and simple to use. Car hire is the most practical way to explore the wider region, with all the main desks in the terminal; taxis and rideshare pick-ups wait outside arrivals, and some hotels run their own shuttles. Public transport is limited, so pre-book a car or transfer if you arrive late in the evening.
Top tips for finding cheap flights to Green Bay
- Book your transatlantic flights around two to five months ahead; last-minute fares to US regional airports rarely drop.
- Travel midweek and avoid Packers home-game weekends and the July–August school holidays, when demand and prices peak.
- Keep your dates flexible and compare connections via Chicago, Detroit and Minneapolis, as the cheapest routing changes by season.
- Book the UK–Chicago and Chicago–Green Bay legs on one ticket so your baggage and connection are protected, and check the price charts on this page.
Travel essentials
UK passport holders travelling for tourism do not need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but you must hold an approved ESTA under the US Visa Waiver Programme before you fly, with a passport valid for your whole stay. The currency is the US dollar (USD); cards are accepted almost everywhere, though a little cash is handy for tips. No special vaccinations are required, but comprehensive travel insurance with strong medical cover is essential, as US healthcare is expensive.
