Lambeau Field Game Day From Milwaukee and Chicago
By the Local Limo Network editorial team · Sources: Green Bay Packers, Green Bay Metro · Local Limo Network is operated by Eagles Media; some companies mentioned are paid listings.
Quick answer: Lambeau Field is about 2 hours from Milwaukee and 3.5 hours from Chicago. Tailgating ends at kickoff, setups must fit behind your vehicle, and gates open two hours before the game. After the game, rideshare meets fans at Mike McCarthy Way and Holmgren Way, and free game day shuttles run from Green Bay. For groups, a Sprinter van means nobody has to drive home after the tailgate.
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In this guide
- Getting to Lambeau Field
- Parking and tailgating rules
- Drop-off, rideshare and shuttles
- Group trips from Milwaukee and Chicago
- Which option fits your trip
- Quick facts
- Frequently asked questions
- About Local Limo Network
Getting to Lambeau Field
Lambeau Field sits on Lombardi Avenue on Green Bay’s west side. These are approximate drive times without game traffic, from mapping estimates.
| From | About how far | About how long |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 120 miles | About 2 hours |
| Madison | 135 miles | About 2 hours 15 minutes |
| Chicago | 205 miles | About 3.5 hours |
| Green Bay airport (GRB) | 5 miles | About 10 minutes |
On game day, add time for traffic near the stadium, especially in the last two hours before kickoff. In December and January, check road conditions on I-43 and I-41 before you leave.
Parking and tailgating rules
Tailgating is part of the Lambeau tradition, and the Packers set clear rules for it:
- Tailgating ends at kickoff in all stadium-controlled lots, and it isn’t allowed in the Titletown lots.
- Your setup has to fit in the 9-by-6-foot space behind your vehicle.
- Charcoal and propane grills are allowed if an adult watches them. Wood fires and turkey fryers are not.
- Stadium lots need vehicles that fit a standard stall. Buses and RVs park in separate nearby lots.
Individual-game parking in nearby lots can be reserved ahead, and neighbors sell yard parking at their own prices. Gates open two hours before kickoff, and the stadium uses a clear-bag policy.
Drop-off, rideshare and shuttles
The Packers suggest dropping passengers at Shadow Lane and Frank Street, where police help people cross. That spot is not a post-game pickup zone. After the game, rideshare drivers meet fans at Mike McCarthy Way and Holmgren Way; exit through the east or south gates. Free Green Bay Metro game day shuttles start five hours before kickoff, leave Lambeau every 30 minutes and run about three hours after the game.
Group trips from Milwaukee and Chicago
A Packers trip is usually a group trip: friends, coworkers, a bachelor party or a family. Driving means someone skips the tailgate and drives two to four hours home in the dark, often in snow. A Sprinter van keeps the group together, drops everyone near the lots and waits until you’re ready to leave. Price is per vehicle, so it drops per person as the group grows. See which vehicle fits your group.
For game day trips, Wisconsin Limo Service, operated by Milwaukee-based Pharaoh’s Transportation, drives groups across the state. See its Green Bay limo service or Sprinter shuttle service. Whoever you book, check that the company is licensed and insured.
Which option fits your trip
| You are… | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Two fans from Milwaukee, flexible | Drive and reserve parking |
| Group of 6 to 14 tailgating | Sprinter van |
| Flying in for the game | Fly to GRB, then rideshare or a car |
| Coming from Chicago for one day | Private car or van, no 3.5-hour drive home |
| Staying in Green Bay | Free game day shuttle |
Quick facts
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Milwaukee to Lambeau | About 120 miles, 2 hours |
| Chicago to Lambeau | About 205 miles, 3.5 hours |
| Gates open | Two hours before kickoff |
| Tailgating ends | At kickoff |
| Rideshare pickup | Mike McCarthy Way and Holmgren Way |
| Free shuttles | Every 30 minutes, from 5 hours before kickoff |
Frequently asked questions
How far is Lambeau Field from Milwaukee?
About 120 miles, or roughly 2 hours without game day traffic.
How far is Lambeau Field from Chicago?
About 205 miles, or roughly 3.5 hours.
When does tailgating end at Lambeau Field?
At kickoff, in all stadium-controlled lots. Tailgating isn’t allowed in the Titletown lots.
Can you grill at Lambeau tailgates?
Yes, with charcoal or propane grills watched by an adult. Wood fires and turkey fryers aren’t allowed.
Where is rideshare pickup at Lambeau Field?
At Mike McCarthy Way and Holmgren Way. Exit through the east or south gates.
Is there a shuttle to Lambeau Field?
Yes. Free Green Bay Metro game day routes start five hours before kickoff and run about three hours after the game.
When do Lambeau Field gates open?
Two hours before kickoff.
How do I book a group ride to a Packers game?
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