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$131 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Traverse City

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Cheapest round-trip
$212
Typical prices: $309-$194
United Airlines
Sun 10/25Thu 10/29
ORD - TVC • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$239
Typical prices: $461-$273
American Airlines
Sat 7/11Sat 7/18
ORD - TVC • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29
United Airlines Logo
9:32 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 27mnonstop
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7:20 am - 7:43 am
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ORD
1h 23mnonstop
$212United Airlines
Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 15
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10:00 pm - 12:20 am
ORD
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TVC
1h 20mnonstop
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5:41 am - 6:00 am
TVC
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ORD
1h 19mnonstop
$239American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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1:03 pm - 3:27 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 24mnonstop
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5:33 am - 5:49 am
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ORD
1h 16mnonstop
$240American Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sun, May 31
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9:15 pm - 11:34 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 19mnonstop
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12:16 pm - 12:47 pm
TVC
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ORD
1h 31mnonstop
$241American Airlines
Sat, May 23 - Sun, May 24
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1:03 pm - 3:27 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 24mnonstop
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1:17 pm - 5:40 pm
TVC
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ORD
5h 23m
1 stop
$250American Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 17
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5:55 pm - 8:14 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 19mnonstop
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7:15 am - 7:42 am
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ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$252United Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Sun, Jun 21
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9:32 pm - 11:59 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 27mnonstop
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7:15 am - 7:42 am
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ORD
1h 27mnonstop
$253United Airlines
Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 21
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6:58 pm - 11:57 pm
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TVC
3h 59m
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6:40 am - 9:14 am
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MDW
3h 34m
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$259Delta
Sat, May 23 - Mon, May 25
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7:00 am - 11:22 am
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TVC
3h 22m
1 stop
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6:08 pm - 8:14 pm
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3h 06m
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$259Delta
Fri, Jun 19 - Sun, Jun 21
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1:49 pm - 11:57 pm
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9h 08m
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6:40 am - 9:14 am
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3h 34m
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$264Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Traverse City flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Traverse City?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Traverse City departing in October.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Traverse City flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to Traverse City costs $239 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Traverse City (TVC). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Traverse City clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Traverse City on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Traverse City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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 round-trip 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 August, where tickets cost $118 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $179 and $179 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to Traverse City?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $334, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Traverse City, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$131
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 36% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway 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.
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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 $131 for a one-way ticket and $212 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?

    Only American Airlines offers 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 700 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?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Traverse City, with Star Alliance 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 $280 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 $261 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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 $288 or less one-way and $239 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Traverse City?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the 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.
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United AirlinesOverall score based on 9680 reviews
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
8.1Crew
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A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

8.0 ExcellentTimothy, Apr 2026
ORD - CID
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A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

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