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$169+ Cheap flights from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TVC — CHI
Sep 13 — Sep 201
Sun 9/13
Sun 9/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Traverse City to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Traverse City to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/187:27 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Fri 9/259:32 pm -
Nonstop1h 19m
Deal found 8/13$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/77:27 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Sat 9/197:28 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Deal found 8/12$264
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/36:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Sun 12/66:44 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 8/13$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/312:09 pm -
1 stop5h 15m
Sun 12/67:22 pm -
1 stop3h 41m
Deal found 8/14$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2712:28 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Mon 8/311:30 pm -
Nonstop1h 18m
Deal found 8/12$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/126:00 am -
1 stop4h 42m
Sun 11/156:44 pm -
1 stop4h 19m
Deal found 8/9$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:30 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Mon 8/315:20 pm -
1 stop5h 39m
Deal found 8/9$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/172:05 pm -
Nonstop1h 28m
Mon 8/249:15 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 8/9$294
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:40 am -
1 stop3h 37m
Sun 8/306:42 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 8/13$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:28 pm -
Nonstop1h 31m
Sun 8/239:15 am -
Nonstop1h 33m
Deal found 8/14$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:40 am -
1 stop3h 37m
Sun 9/69:24 am -
1 stop3h 03m
Deal found 8/12$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/310:35 am -
1 stop3h 33m
Sun 9/66:00 am -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 8/11$314

Find flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Traverse City (TVC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$243

Good round-trip deal

$374 or less

Good one-way deal

$323 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Traverse City to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Traverse City to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

Traverse CityChicago

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

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/18

4:44 pm-5:12 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

1:30 pm-3:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$249

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 12/3

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sun 12/6

6:44 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 19m

$269

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/18

6:20 am-9:07 am

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/25

7:01 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$269

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/29

6:00 am-8:45 am

1 stop3h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/31

1:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$269

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 11/12

6:00 am-9:42 am

1 stop4h 42m

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/15

6:44 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 19m

$284

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/18

6:20 am-9:07 am

1 stop3h 47m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/21

7:01 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop3h 57m

$314

Traverse CityChicago

TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital - MDW Chicago Midway

TVCMDW

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 8/27

6:40 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 37m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/30

9:24 am-1:27 pm

1 stop3h 03m

$389

Traverse CityChicago

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

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/28

10:30 am-11:00 am

Nonstop1h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

2:31 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop20h 53m

$409

Traverse CityChicago

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

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/18

3:33 pm-7:58 am

2 stops17h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

10:46 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

$444

Traverse CityChicago

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

TVCORD

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 9/11

3:33 pm-11:28 am

1 stop20h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$471

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Compare providers for flights from Traverse City to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Traverse City to Chicago in August.
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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Traverse City with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago (average of $202). Flying from Traverse City to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Traverse City to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Traverse City to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Traverse City to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Traverse City to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

The most flights from TVC to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 $166 and $263 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $249 on United Airlines (Sep 18-Sep 21).

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Traverse City to Chicago. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated August 14, 2026.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,108 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Traverse City to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 25 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 1h 28m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Traverse City and Chicago is about 223 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 34% 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: Republic Airways (94%), GoJet (81%), Air New Zealand (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,733 for a flight from Traverse City to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $200 while the most popular route, (Traverse City Cherry Capital - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $249.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Traverse City to Chicago (average of $202). Flying from Traverse City to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $340). 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Traverse City to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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