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$105 Find cheap flights from Chicago to Traverse City

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Cheap flight deals 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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5:30 pm - 11:07 pmORD-TVC
4h 37m1 stop
6:20 am - 8:55 amTVC-ORD
3h 35m1 stop
$258Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 22
9:24 am - 1:22 pmMDW-TVC
2h 58m1 stop
6:20 am - 8:38 amTVC-MDW
3h 18m1 stop
$258Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 22
12:17 pm - 2:28 pmORD-TVC
1h 11mnonstop
12:29 pm - 12:48 pmTVC-ORD
1h 19mnonstop
$259American Airlines
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Mon, Jul 15 - Wed, Jul 17
5:30 pm - 11:07 pmORD-TVC
4h 37m1 stop
6:20 am - 2:44 pmTVC-ORD
9h 24m2 stops
$263Delta
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Sat, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 22
7:30 am - 6:39 pmORD-TVC
10h 09m1 stop
10:18 am - 11:20 pmTVC-ORD
14h 02m2 stops
Mon, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 15
9:50 am - 12:16 pmORD-TVC
1h 26mnonstop
8:41 am - 9:03 amTVC-ORD
1h 22mnonstop
$269American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 11
7:30 am - 6:39 pmORD-TVC
10h 09m1 stop
10:18 am - 10:13 amTVC-ORD
24h 55m3 stops
Mon, Jul 8 - Mon, Jul 15
10:50 am - 1:04 pmORD-TVC
1h 14mnonstop
7:20 am - 7:37 amTVC-ORD
1h 17mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 16
8:05 pm - 8:15 amORD-TVC
11h 10m1 stop
7:10 pm - 7:06 pmTVC-ORD
24h 56m1 stop
$302Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jun 27 - Mon, Jul 1
9:20 pm - 11:34 pmORD-TVC
1h 14mnonstop
7:20 am - 7:37 amTVC-ORD
1h 17mnonstop
$304United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14

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$105
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Traverse City

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  • 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.

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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 $143 or less one-way and $279 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.
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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 10647 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.2Comfort
7.7Boarding
6.7Food
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Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

8.0 ExcellentBob, Jun 2024ORD - LAX
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Flighty delayed on boarding - then group 1 had to check their carry on bags but groups 3 and beyond could carry bags on - very inconvenient for weekend business trip with no checked baggage. Then delayed on the runway - before take off. No communication from pilot on why or how long. Wifi/Entertainment didn't work for 4+ flight. Upon arrival, attendants announced wrong carousel for baggage claim - everyone was waiting at the wrong place for their checked bags. This was a mess united!

There was no screens on board AND the WiFi didn’t work. My seat was broken and couldn’t recline so I couldn’t even sleep. The flight attendants didn’t offer anything to make it more comfortable. It was such an old cramped plane, when the person in front of me reclined I couldn’t even open my tray table. All the United ads talk about guaranteeing everyone gets a screen!

I’ve had a couple flights this week on United that were delayed by an hour or more

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

My husband and I pre-ordered our food, but they did not have my husband’s order, and my cheese plate was very average. I asked for a blanket and was told they don’t carry blankets on domestic routs. The flight was on time and smooth!

Good flights. Departure and arrivals were on time. DFW was a little problematic in that the Skytrain without prior notice bypassed the Echo terminal so that delayed my arrival at my connecting flight.

Because I can’t stand very long in one place, I was allowed to reword.

5 hour flight - full flight - not enough room to use my computer - slightly delayed - Admirals club was excellent quality food, drink made up for flight seating. No food offerred on flight, you ahd to prebook.

Excellent- plan was barely populated. I cannot remember a flight where I was able/encouraged to stretch out!

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Had technical issue which delayed the flight period. Flight crew knew there was 5 passengers that the connecting flight was within 15 minutes once at the gate. Rather than identify the 5 passengers to assure they got first. The flight attended mentioned it but didn't assist to assure passengers with connecting flights off first. This caused a hardship and our party of 3 missed the connecting flight.

I don't like that I have to pay if I want extra leg room. The seats are so expensive; I sit in normal seats and my legs and knees cramp the entire flight. I never feel comfortable on AA flights.

Flight was delayed at departure due to weather and the need for de-icing. The flight was smooth but there was a delay at arrival due to weather. We were in a hold for 20 minutes or more. The flight arrived more than 30 minutes late. Airlines have no control over the weather and I'm glad that they follow all safety procedures. Had to wait a long time for my checked luggage. Whole process was slow and the bags arrived wet due to the rain. The onboard wifi and entertainment access was spotty and the signal was dropped several times. Otherwise the crew was great and friendly. They tried to get everyone's bags stowed and seated so we could take off.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/18Thu
1 stop
12h 41mORD-TVC
$105
8/6Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 18mORD-TVC
$110
7/5Fri
1 stopDelta
5h 15mORD-TVC
$119
8/6Tue
1 stopDelta
5h 16mMDW-TVC
$119
7/9Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 11mORD-TVC
$120
7/5Fri
2 stopsDelta
6h 20mORD-TVC
$124
7/9Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 14mORD-TVC
$150
6/20Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
21h 28mORD-TVC
$168
7/12Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 14mORD-TVC
$170
6/16Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
17h 10mORD-TVC
$191

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Traverse City

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Traverse City that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/14Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 11mORD-TVC
6/16Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 18mTVC-ORD
$544
6/13Thu
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 08mORD-TVC
6/16Sun
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 16mTVC-ORD
$554
6/14Fri
multi-stopDelta
3h 28mORD-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
4h 01mTVC-ORD
$563
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 27mORD-TVC
6/22Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 10mTVC-ORD
$568
6/15Sat
multi-stopDelta
9h 27mORD-TVC
6/22Sat
multi-stopDelta
10h 47mTVC-ORD
$573
6/11Tue
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 07mORD-TVC
6/14Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 16mTVC-ORD
$579
6/11Tue
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 33mORD-TVC
6/14Fri
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 21mTVC-ORD
$589
6/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 29mORD-TVC
6/14Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 47mTVC-ORD
$598
6/14Fri
multi-stopDelta
5h 03mORD-TVC
6/16Sun
multi-stopDelta
6h 24mTVC-ORD
$603
6/11Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 02mORD-TVC
6/14Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
19h 34mTVC-ORD
$740

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Flights to Traverse City

Destination:

Traverse City (TVC)United States

Return flight deals:

Traverse City - Chicago

Cabin classes:

$401
$615
$618
$233