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$135+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (CHI)

TVC — CHI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Traverse City to Chicago

Thu 12/312:01 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 12/69:04 am -
Nonstop1h 27m
Deal found 10/10$289
Fri 10/308:06 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sun 11/19:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 21m
Deal found 10/10$304
Thu 12/37:35 pm -
Nonstop1h 36m
Sat 12/54:10 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Deal found 10/14$309
Fri 10/306:03 pm -
1 stop3h 27m
Sun 11/15:29 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Deal found 10/10$324
Thu 12/35:57 pm -
1 stop3h 18m
Tue 12/87:05 am -
1 stop3h 26m
Deal found 10/13$329
Wed 10/218:12 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Sun 10/259:12 am -
Nonstop1h 14m
Deal found 10/10$334
Sat 10/246:10 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Wed 10/287:00 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Deal found 10/10$339
Sat 10/3112:13 pm -
1 stop5h 13m
Sat 11/75:29 pm -
1 stop4h 09m
Deal found 10/13$344
Fri 10/168:32 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Sun 10/186:29 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Deal found 10/9$349
Thu 11/125:55 pm -
1 stop3h 22m
Mon 11/163:47 pm -
2 stops18h 41m
Deal found 10/14$352
Thu 10/226:10 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Sun 10/257:30 pm -
1 stop3h 29m
Deal found 10/11$354

Find flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$289
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$477

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$368 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Traverse City Cherry Capital-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Traverse City Cherry Capital-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago (CHI).

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Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/2

6:05 am-6:56 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$187

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 11/13

5:55 pm-9:04 am

2 stops16h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$194

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 11/24

5:55 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop3h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$197

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 4/10

5:50 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$207

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 12/10

5:57 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop3h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 4/8

5:50 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 4/9

6:00 am-8:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$227
Quickest round-trip

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 12/9

10:45 am-11:22 am

Nonstop1h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 1/13

10:30 am-11:18 am

Nonstop1h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 12/15

1:43 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$232

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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to Chicago

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Traverse City-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Traverse City-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Traverse City-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Traverse City-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Traverse City to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago (average of $249). Flying from Traverse City to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $392). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from TVC to CHI?

It’s typically best to fly out from Traverse City to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Traverse City to Chicago

The most flights from TVC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Traverse City to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Traverse City to Chicago flights typically cost between $289 and $537 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $289 on American Airlines (Dec 3-Dec 6).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Traverse City to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Traverse City to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Traverse City to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Chris,Aug 2026

MIA - ORD

Had to go through TSA again, already purchased bottle drink. TSA would not let through, United changed gates last minute. This experience bad for everyone. Staff rude, not our fault. Staff from Chicago to Wichita excellent!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Traverse City to Chicago?

    Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC), located 2.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Traverse City to Chicago. 2 airlines have flights from Cherry Capital to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Traverse City Cherry Capital to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 27 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • How long is the flight from Traverse City to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Traverse City to Chicago in 5h 19m. Fly via Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Traverse City and Chicago is about 223 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Traverse City to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $179, American Airlines will fly you from Traverse City to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $179. American Airlines is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Traverse City to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Traverse City to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (92%), Emirates (77%), United Airlines (73%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Traverse City to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,000 for a flight from Traverse City to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $262 while the most popular route, (Traverse City Cherry Capital - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $309.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Traverse City to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Traverse City to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Traverse City to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Traverse City to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Traverse City to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago (average of $249). Flying from Traverse City to Chicago in September is currently the most expensive (average of $392). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Traverse City to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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