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Cheapest one-way

US$ 202
American Airlines Tue, Oct 6

28% below next 30d avg. (US$279)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 251
American Airlines Wed, Oct 28

39% below next 30d avg. (US$411)

When to fly

August Cheapest month
November Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 18m 4m faster than avg. (1h 22m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$202 , travelers can expect an average price of US$279 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$251 . Flights typically take around 1h 22m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 18m minutes. There are 75 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) . Flying from O'Hare International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport (ORD-TVC) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Traverse City over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$202 and round-trip from US$251. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 08:50
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 11:16
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
        TVC 14:43
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        ORD 15:13
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        US$251 US$349
        28% off
        28% off
        US$349 US$251
      • ORD 08:50
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 11:16
        Chicago - Traverse City | Thu, Oct 29 | American Airlines
        TVC 14:43
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        ORD 15:13
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | American Airlines
        US$251 US$349
        28% off
        28% off
        US$349 US$251
      • ORD 08:00
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 10:26
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        TVC 14:57
        1h 38m
        Nonstop
        ORD 15:35
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | American Airlines
        US$256 US$349
        27% off
        27% off
        US$349 US$256
      • ORD 08:00
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 10:26
        Chicago - Traverse City | Thu, Oct 1 | American Airlines
        TVC 07:47
        1h 52m
        Nonstop
        ORD 08:39
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | American Airlines
        US$257
        26% off
        US$349 US$257
      • ORD 19:28
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 21:54
        Chicago - Traverse City | Fri, Oct 2 | American Airlines
        TVC 20:11
        1h 48m
        Nonstop
        ORD 20:59
        Traverse City - Chicago | Mon, Oct 5 | American Airlines
        US$269
        23% off
        US$349 US$269
      • ORD 21:32
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:51
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Sep 30 | United Airlines
        TVC 08:32
        1h 33m
        Nonstop
        ORD 09:05
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | United Airlines
        US$307
        12% off
        US$349 US$307
      • ORD 17:10
        5h 48m
        1 stop
        TVC 23:58
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Sep 30 | Delta Air Lines
        TVC 06:20
        3h 47m
        1 stop
        MDW 09:07
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | Delta Air Lines
        US$253
        28% off
        US$349 US$253
      • ORD 17:10
        5h 48m
        1 stop
        TVC 23:58
        Chicago - Traverse City | Thu, Oct 1 | Delta Air Lines
        TVC 06:20
        3h 47m
        1 stop
        MDW 09:07
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 3 | Delta Air Lines
        US$254
        27% off
        US$349 US$254
      • ORD 07:10
        3h 23m
        1 stop
        TVC 11:33
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Oct 28 | Delta Air Lines
        TVC 06:10
        5h 1m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:11
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$263
        25% off
        US$349 US$263
      • ORD 07:10
        3h 23m
        1 stop
        TVC 11:33
        Chicago - Traverse City | Thu, Oct 29 | Delta Air Lines
        TVC 12:13
        5h 13m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:26
        Traverse City - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Delta Air Lines
        US$263
        25% off
        US$349 US$263
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TVC 14:00
        Chicago - Traverse City | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        TVC 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 16:00
        Traverse City - Chicago | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        ORD 22:00
        1h 18m
        Nonstop
        TVC 00:18
        Chicago - Traverse City | Tue, Oct 6 | American Airlines
        US$202 US$245
        18% off
        18% off
        US$245 US$202
      • ORD 21:05
        1h 23m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:28
        Chicago - Traverse City | Fri, Oct 9 | American Airlines
        US$203 US$245
        17% off
        17% off
        US$245 US$203
      • ORD 21:32
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:51
        Chicago - Traverse City | Fri, Oct 9 | United Airlines
        US$205 US$245
        16% off
        16% off
        US$245 US$205
      • ORD 21:05
        1h 23m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:28
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Oct 28 | American Airlines
        US$206
        16% off
        US$245 US$206
      • ORD 21:32
        1h 19m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:51
        Chicago - Traverse City | Tue, Oct 6 | United Airlines
        US$207
        16% off
        US$245 US$207
      • ORD 21:30
        1h 27m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:57
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Oct 28 | United Airlines
        US$211
        14% off
        US$245 US$211
      • ORD 19:28
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 21:54
        Chicago - Traverse City | Fri, Oct 2 | American Airlines
        US$213
        13% off
        US$245 US$213
      • ORD 19:28
        1h 26m
        Nonstop
        TVC 21:54
        Chicago - Traverse City | Sat, Oct 3 | American Airlines
        US$213
        13% off
        US$245 US$213
      • ORD 11:55
        1h 24m
        Nonstop
        TVC 14:19
        Chicago - Traverse City | Wed, Sep 30 | American Airlines
        US$215
        12% off
        US$245 US$215
      • ORD 21:05
        1h 23m
        Nonstop
        TVC 23:28
        Chicago - Traverse City | Fri, Oct 30 | American Airlines
        US$215
        12% off
        US$245 US$215
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        TVC 14:00
        Chicago - Traverse City | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Chicago to Traverse City operate an average of 31 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 10.2% on-time departure rate and a 51.4% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Traverse City flights?

You can pick from 1 carriers that fly from Chicago to Traverse City including American Airlines, , , with American Airlines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Traverse City according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Chicago to Traverse City Flight Information

The distance between Chicago and Traverse City is about 359.6 km. The average flying time from Chicago to Traverse City is around 1 hour 22 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in November. The off-season for travel is August.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$202
Cheapest return ticket price US$251
Cheapest month August
Peak season for travel November
Flight distance 359.6 km
Average flight time 1 hour 22 minutes
Popular airline American Airlines
Frequency ～53/week
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Traverse City route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Traverse City (CHI-TVC)?

    Based on Trip.com data, American Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$202 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to TVC on Tue, Oct 6), while American Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$251 departing on Wed, Oct 28 and returning on Sat, Oct 31.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Traverse City with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 22 minutes to fly from Chicago to Traverse City.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Traverse City is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 75 flight per week flying from Chicago to Traverse City. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: -/-/-/-/-/-/- -- AA6380 (17:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Traverse City, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Oct 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$202.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Traverse City travel is around November.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Traverse City is August, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Traverse City on September 11, 2026 with Delta Air Lines, with prices starting at US$179.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Traverse City: Cherry Capital Airport (TVC). Flying from O'Hare International Airport to Cherry Capital Airport (ORD-TVC) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Traverse City and Chicago is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Traverse City is US$279. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Chicago to Traverse City is US$411. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Chicago and Traverse City, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Traverse City

Which airline operates the most flights from Chicago to Traverse City?

Total flights from Chicago to Traverse City across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Chicago to Traverse City, with 59 flights per week.

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16
38
59
United Airlines
59
United Airlines
American Airlines
37
American Airlines
Alaska Airlines
29
Alaska Airlines
British Airways
23
British Airways
Air New Zealand
23
Air New Zealand
Aer Lingus
16
Aer Lingus

How many flights fly from Chicago to Traverse City daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Chicago to Traverse City within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Chicago to Traverse City is the highest on Saturday and the lowest on Monday.

160
133
106
79
Highest
106
Mon
110
Tue
119
Wed
120
Thu
149
Fri
160
Sat
125
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.