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$98 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Traverse City

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City (CHI-TVC)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Traverse City that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:30 pm - 10:41 pmORD-TVC
1h 11mnonstop
7:19 pm - 7:40 pmTVC-ORD
1h 21mnonstop
$217American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
7:58 pm - 10:12 pmORD-TVC
1h 14mnonstop
7:20 am - 7:37 amTVC-ORD
1h 17mnonstop
$228United Airlines
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Mon, Jul 22 - Wed, Jul 31
7:30 pm - 11:58 pmORD-TVC
3h 28m1 stop
6:20 am - 9:21 amTVC-ORD
4h 01m1 stop
$236Delta
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Fri, Jun 7 - Sun, Jun 9
5:45 pm - 11:58 pmMDW-TVC
5h 13m1 stop
6:20 am - 8:48 amTVC-MDW
3h 28m1 stop
$236Delta
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Wed, Jun 19 - Tue, Jun 25
9:45 pm - 11:56 pmORD-TVC
1h 11mnonstop
11:42 am - 12:05 pmTVC-ORD
1h 23mnonstop
$241United Airlines
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Fri, May 31 - Mon, Jun 3
8:27 pm - 10:43 pmORD-TVC
1h 16mnonstop
3:53 pm - 4:10 pmTVC-ORD
1h 17mnonstop
$248American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
8:05 pm - 6:19 pmORD-TVC
21h 14m1 stop
7:30 pm - 11:29 amTVC-ORD
16h 59m1 stop
$295Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 15
8:05 pm - 1:35 pmORD-TVC
16h 30m1 stop
7:10 pm - 7:06 pmTVC-ORD
24h 56m1 stop
$322Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
5:28 am - 1:38 pmORD-TVC
7h 10m1 stop
7:25 pm - 7:45 pmTVC-ORD
1h 20mnonstop
$510Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 13
5:28 am - 1:38 pmORD-TVC
7h 10m1 stop
3:00 pm - 9:34 pmTVC-ORD
7h 34m1 stop
$513Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 13

Flights from Chicago to Traverse City - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Traverse City to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Traverse City flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Chicago to Traverse City.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Chicago to Traverse City cost $103 and was between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Traverse City. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $178.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Traverse City?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Traverse City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Traverse City, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Thursdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Traverse City?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Traverse City is February, where tickets cost $183 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets is $327 and $324 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Traverse City?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Traverse City, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Traverse City, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 48 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Traverse City?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Chicago to Traverse City found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $217 on American Airlines, followed by United Airlines ($228). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $98 on Delta and from $105 on Sun Country Air.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Chicago and Traverse City?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Chicago to Traverse City.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Chicago to Traverse City. They are American Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $138. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at United Airlines.

How many flights are there between Chicago and Traverse City per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago and land in Traverse City, with an average flight time of 1h 12m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago and Traverse City?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to Traverse City take?

Nonstop flights from Chicago generally make it to Traverse City in 1h 07m. The flying distance between the two cities is 223 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to Traverse City?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago at 8:45 am and will be landing in Traverse City at 11:04 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to Traverse City?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago to Traverse City jets off at 9:45 pm and lands at 11:56 pm.

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Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

$98
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Traverse City

When to book flights from Chicago to Traverse City

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Traverse City based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Traverse City

  • Which other nearby cities can I visit when I fly to Traverse City from Chicago?

    Do not let your flight from Chicago to Traverse City end at Traverse City. Take this flight as an opportunity to visit several other nearby cities. Some of the cities you can visit upon landing at Cherry Capital Airport include Cadillac, Big Rapids, and Sturgeon Bay. Trains offer affordable and reliable transport from Traverse City to these cities.

  • How do I connect from Cherry Capital Airport to Traverse City center?

    The best way to connect to Traverse City center from Cherry Capital Airport is by using the Line 14 Bus. You will take about 17min to arrive at the city center, covering a distance of about 3 miles. Taxis are another transport alternative, which is ideal for travelers who want to take the shortest time possible before arriving in the city.

  • Which airline can I use from Chicago to Traverse City when traveling with kids?

    Consider using American Airlines when flying with your kids from Chicago to Traverse City. The airline offers kid-friendly amenities for the entire journey, giving your kids a great experience. Additionally, when you are using this airline, your breast pump and diaper bag will not count as your personal or carry-on items.

  • Are there car rentals at Cherry Capital Airport?

    Car rentals offer convenient means of transport for travelers arriving at Cherry Capital Airport who would like to travel to various destinations within the city. The car rental agency within the airport is located at 727 Fly Don't Drive, about 5min walkable distance from the Arrival Hall.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Traverse City?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Traverse City was $98 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Traverse City?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Traverse City?

    On your way to Traverse City, you’ll fly out from one of these Chicago airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing at Traverse City Cherry Capital.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to Traverse City?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to Traverse City flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Traverse City?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Traverse City flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Traverse City?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Traverse City, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Traverse City?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago to Traverse City on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Traverse City, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Traverse City are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $234 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $263 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Traverse City?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Traverse City.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Traverse City?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Traverse City from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Traverse City?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Traverse City with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Traverse City?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Traverse City from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Traverse City

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $258 or less round-trip.
  • Most flights from Chicago to Traverse City have Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) as the departure airport. It is easier to access the airport from any region in Chicago owing to it being centrally located in the city. Additionally, you can rely on this airport to fly to Traverse City because of the high frequency of Chicago to Traverse City flights per day.
  • There are different types of transport available for travelers who want to connect to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from downtown Chicago. The CTA Blue Line buses and trains offer the most affordable means of transport to the airport from downtown Chicago, taking about 45min to arrive at the airport. If you want to take the shortest time to arrive at the airport from downtown Chicago, consider using a taxi.
  • If you want to catch up with the earliest flight from Chicago to Traverse City, which departs from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, you will experience movement to the airport if you stay at one of the nearest hotels. A good hotel option to keep you closest to the airport is Hampton Inn Chicago-O'Hare International Airport.
  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is the arrival airport for most of the flights from Chicago to Traverse City. It is the main entry point to Traverse City for international travelers and is located about 2 miles Southeast of Traverse City's central business district. The availability of various transport options, including buses, taxis, and car rentals, is one of the major advantages the airport offers to travelers.
  • Travelers requiring special services while flying from Chicago to Traverse City should have no worries at all. Every airline at ORD makes wheelchairs available to travelers with mobility issues. At Cherry Capital Airport, you will be able to get a wheelchair in front of each ticket counter. Consider contacting your airline in advance if you are in need of special services at either airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to Traverse City?

Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Cherry Capital, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

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Top airlines flying from Chicago to Traverse City

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Traverse City. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Traverse City? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 11255 reviews
7.1entertainment
7.2comfort
7.7boarding
8.1crew
6.7food
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

2.0 MediocreWayne, Apr 2024ORD - SFO
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delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

Plane was so old it had cigarette butt trays in the seat

Everything was good, hard to really comfortable on a flight that long.

Unfortunately our flight was delayed by 45 minutes due to Kate arriving aircraft. Once we stated everything was great.

For some strange reason I was put in zone 5 for boarding even though I had paid premium price for a premium seat right behind business class. This must have been a flaw because everyone else around me in the same zone (row) had been placed in zone 3.

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Deicing in Denver took forever and I almost missed my connection. De-ice faster! Not Americans fault.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/3Wed
1 stopDelta
3h 28mORD-TVC
$98
7/4Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
22h 36mORD-TVC
$105
6/23Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 11mORD-TVC
$109
6/16Sun
1 stopDelta
4h 03mORD-TVC
$118
6/19Wed
1 stopDelta
5h 13mMDW-TVC
$118
7/3Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 14mORD-TVC
$120
7/4Thu
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 05mORD-TVC
$140
7/3Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 07mORD-TVC
$180
7/4Thu
3 stops
29h 01mORD-TVC
$230
7/4Thu
2 stops
21h 15mORD-TVC
$231

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Traverse City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Traverse City that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 08mORD-TVC
5/3Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mTVC-ORD
$544
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 15mORD-TVC
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 33mTVC-ORD
$563
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
2h 50mMDW-TVC
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 59mTVC-MDW
$563
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
6h 00mORD-TVC
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 35mTVC-ORD
$568
4/29Mon
multi-stopDelta
5h 50mMDW-TVC
5/3Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 21mTVC-MDW
$568
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 12mORD-TVC
4/29Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mTVC-ORD
$573
4/27Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 11mORD-TVC
4/28Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 21mTVC-ORD
$579
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 27mORD-TVC
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 35mTVC-ORD
$598
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 27mORD-TVC
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 05mTVC-ORD
$603
4/27Sat
multi-stopDelta
10h 37mORD-TVC
4/28Sun
multi-stopDelta
10h 05mTVC-ORD
$608

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Flights to Traverse City

Destination:

Traverse City (TVC)United States

Return flight deals:

Traverse City - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$615
$297
$178