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Cheapest round-trip
$248
Typical prices: $284-$483
American Airlines
Sat 9/12Sat 9/19
ORD - TVC • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$167
Typical prices: $263-$280
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Wed 9/9
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

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 10:26 am
ORD
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1h 26mnonstop
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7:16 pm - 8:11 pm
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ORD
1h 55mnonstop
$248American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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1:30 pm - 3:48 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 18mnonstop
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2:07 pm - 2:35 pm
TVC
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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4:33 pm - 6:57 pm
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TVC
1h 24mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 4:59 pm
TVC
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ORD
1h 39mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Fri, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 19
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9:05 pm - 11:28 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 23mnonstop
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8:06 am - 8:42 am
TVC
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ORD
1h 36mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
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9:30 pm - 11:58 pm
ORD
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TVC
1h 28mnonstop
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4:44 pm - 5:12 pm
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ORD
1h 28mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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5:59 am - 8:28 am
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1h 29mnonstop
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9:02 am - 9:35 am
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ORD
1h 33mnonstop
$249United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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9:06 pm - 11:23 pm
ORD
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1h 17mnonstop
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3:11 pm - 3:46 pm
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1h 35mnonstop
$249American Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:05 am - 11:21 am
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3h 16m
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6:20 am - 10:37 am
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5h 17m
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$269Delta
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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7:30 pm - 11:59 pm
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3h 29m
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1:25 pm - 5:41 pm
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ORD
5h 16m
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$269Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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5h 39m
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5:55 pm - 8:30 pm
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3h 35m
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$269Delta
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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 September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Traverse City from Chicago usually cost between $239 and $344 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $248 on American Airlines (Sep 12-Sep 19).

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, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Traverse City. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday 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 March, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $385 and $365 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 $351, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Chicago to Traverse City

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$167
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 23% 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.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Traverse City was $167 for a one-way ticket and $248 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 $288 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 $282 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 $283 or less one-way and $311 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

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Friday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines,United Airlines

American Airlines,United Airlines

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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 10061 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
7.7Boarding
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

8.0 ExcellentArmedrest, Jul 2026
ORD - PAH
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It was hot and not as comfortable as the flight to Chicago. Must have been a different plane that needs to be worked on or replaced.

The SFO lounge closes at 12 midnight. My flight took off at 2AM

It was extremely hot in the cabin the entire flight, vent air was worn

Have not had a flight out or returning to Norfolk that has not required maintenance, and a gate delay. Properly staff the crew so maintenance can be performed without last minute emergencies on each flight and there is enough staff to have gates prepared for inbound flights. Staff to ensure the safety and on time service vs. profit.

My original flight was cancelled and that affected my trip and my plans and I got no compensation and customer service was hard to reach as well

The flight was delayed by a hour and I wish they had communicated it sooner. No issues on the plane, it did take a while for food to come.

Know that the movies that you are going to be offered are the oldest be rated movies they could possibly get. They may have one or two new movies that they keep advertising but when you’re flying 15 hours, there is nothing to see past the first new movie.

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

In this flight we had selected seating for our family in the middle of the plane in a 2x2 format. The airline changed them to the very back row of the plane and split them to 3x1. Why pay for seats that allow seat selection if the airline will just move them to the worst seats in the plane?

Upgrade planes to have larger overhead bins, especially on this popular route and first class. Easy flight to Chicago, good service in first class. Can't wait for seatback entertainment to be brought back. I like the free wifi and messaging with T-Mobile. Although, the tray tables are not big enough to work even on a small laptop - so why is it called "business" class? Flight attendant said that the flight was too short to even serve water. I've flown that route several times, and that is the first time I ever heard that. No chargers in the seats. Rough landing.

I had my flight of Cedar Rapids. THen Chicago to Boston. Flight out of Cedar rapids was delayed by 12 hrs. Had to drive to Chicago to catch my flight

Long delays to board due to mechanical issues with plane.

Flight was delayed, boarded, sat at the gate for more than 30 minutes, left the gate then waited on the pad for another 30 to 60 minutes then returned to the gate, deboarded and was cancelled... alternative flight was not booked automatically. Waited in line for 30 minutes but fortunately an alternate flight to a different destination was found ... no thanks to the travel agent used by kayak

The flight from Milwaukee to Dallas was great the staff absolutely amazing. After that EVERYTHING WENT DOWN HILL!!! ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! WILL NOT FLY THIS AIRLINE AGAIN

I was very unhappy with the lack of communication from the cockpit. It took close to a half an hour before we took off after the doors were closed, and we got no announcements as to progress. It would be nice to get some acknowledgement of the situation and updates as to when we are taking off.

The seat was not even cleaned. It has full of cookie crums probably from last flight's passenger. Its basic expectation that, seats are clean.

Very turbulent flight, no drinks, very little service, unorganized boarding, gate changed multiple times

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

3 hours late. Second consecutive time this month that a flight from DFW was delayed 3+ hours.

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