Chicago to Lambeau and back

Sunday Oct 18 to Tuesday Oct 20, 2026. Fly into O'Hare, drive to the game, sleep in Fond du Lac, finish in Schiller Park.

Packers vs. Cowboys Sunday Night Football at Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI. NBC and Peacock.
7:20 PM Central kickoff, Oct 18

Day by day

Sun 18Game day
  • 8:35 AMFlight departs for Chicago O'Hare. Arrival time to confirm.
  • On landingPick up rental car at O'Hare ($140).
  • MiddayDrive O'Hare to Lambeau Field, about 190 miles and 3 hours 15 minutes before game traffic. Leave O'Hare by 1:00 PM to have buffer.
  • 7:20 PMKickoff, Packers vs. Cowboys.
  • ~11:00 PMDrive Lambeau to Fond du Lac, about 65 miles and 1 hour, longer while stadium traffic clears.
Hotel Retlaw, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 1 N Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Booking.com confirmation 6323068715, PIN 1396
2 rooms, 1 night (Oct 18 to 19), total $312.58

Late arrival: let the hotel know you'll check in after midnight so the rooms are held.

Mon 19Back south
  • MorningCheck out of Hotel Retlaw.
  • DriveFond du Lac to Schiller Park on I‑41 and I‑94, about 150 miles and 2 hours 45 minutes. Chicago traffic can add time after 3:00 PM.
Sheraton, Schiller Park 10249 West Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176
1 night (Oct 19 to 20), $143
Tue 20Fly home
  • ~6:00 AMCheck out and return rental car at O'Hare. The Sheraton is about 10 minutes from the airport.
  • 8:10 AMFlight departs O'Hare.

Costs so far

ItemDatesAmount
Hotel Retlaw, Fond du Lac (2 rooms)Oct 18 to 19$312.58
Sheraton, Schiller ParkOct 19 to 20$143.00
Rental car, O'HareOct 18 to 20$140.00
Total$595.58

Flights, game tickets, parking, gas, and tolls not included.

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