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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to Traverse City Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $305. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Traverse City

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to Traverse City flights are currently cheapest in July.

Direct flights from Chicago to Traverse City

Chicago to Traverse City: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago to Traverse City below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Traverse City.

Chicago to Traverse City: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$266
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time1 hr, 22 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week309

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to Traverse City: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to Traverse City is $305. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 22 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Traverse City.
United, American Airlines and SkyWest Airlines fly direct from Chicago to Traverse City.
As of June 2026, there are 309 flights per week flying from Chicago to Traverse City.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Traverse City is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Traverse City Airport on Thursday, 13 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Traverse City but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Traverse City is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to Traverse City is United .

Travelling from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC): What you need to know

  • Your boarding pass to adventure starts at Chicago's main airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Explore the options for reserving a flight from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) departing from this terminal.

  • Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 15 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport flight.

  • The timezone in Traverse City is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport is located in Traverse City.

  • The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), with 66 direct weekly services. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from ORD to TVC is the 8am American Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:14pm with American Airlines.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to TVC. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.

  • If you're getting away during a peak month like July, make your way to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Direct flights from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) operate from here.

  • You can book a direct flight from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport with United Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from ORD.

  • Most travellers prefer to book seats with United between ORD and TVC.

  • Among carriers on this route, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Have an early flight from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport:

  • 70% of flights that depart Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 30 minutes.

  • Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to TVC flight? Unwind in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays are calling your name:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From central Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.

  • Make catching an early Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:

  • The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive as planned.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

Getting from Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) to central Traverse City

  • The centre of Traverse City is about 5 kilometres from Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. Journey times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on time of day, so do a little research ahead of time.

  • It takes roughly 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

  • $266 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. Return flights start at $305. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To snap up cheap flights from Chicago to TVC, book your ticket two months before your departure date.

  • July is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on plane tickets from Chicago to TVC.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Visit Traverse City in February for a more low-key escape.

  • Lock in a Chicago to TVC plane ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Traverse City to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).

  • February sees temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Traverse City Cherry Capital Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Traverse City

Explore more of the United States

  • Milwaukee is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Traverse City. Around 274 kilometres away to the southwest, check out popular attractions including Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.

  • Grand Rapids is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 193 kilometres south of Traverse City. No trip is complete without visiting DeVos Performance Hall, Riverwalk Promenade and Riverwalk Ah Nab Awen Park.

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