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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.

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.

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.

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Traverse City flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Traverse City. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Traverse City may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Traverse City:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $297 round-trip, compared to $415 via a layover through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Chicago to Traverse City pass through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 45% on the Chicago to Traverse City route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $251 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $455, a difference of $204. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Traverse City flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, evening flights for 18%, and night flights for 18%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Traverse City:

• Earliest: departs at 7:30 am and lands at 8:54 am
• Latest: departs at 9:32 pm and lands at 10:56 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 24m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 19% above the route average of $299. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Traverse City takes 1h 24m, covering 223 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Chicago to Traverse City are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $227, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Traverse City is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Budget
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Traverse City range from $239 to $388, with an average of $299 over the past 12 months. Anything below $239 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Chicago to Traverse City route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.