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

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — TVC
Sep 14 — Sep 211
Mon 9/14
Mon 9/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 15, 2026.

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.
Sat 9/264:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sat 10/310:56 am -
Nonstop1h 46m
Deal found 8/12$248
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/164:50 pm -
Nonstop1h 29m
Mon 10/198:06 am -
Nonstop1h 36m
Deal found 8/11$249
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/288:00 am -
Nonstop1h 26m
Mon 10/58:11 pm -
Nonstop1h 48m
Deal found 8/14$250
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.
Fri 9/188:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 22m
Sun 9/206:31 am -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 8/12$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/178:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 22m
Sun 9/206:31 am -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 8/10$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 10/24:20 pm -
Nonstop1h 26m
Sun 10/47:16 pm -
Nonstop1h 55m
Deal found 8/10$264
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/59:06 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Sun 9/65:22 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/11$265
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.
Sat 9/266:40 pm -
1 stop2h 57m
Sat 10/36:20 am -
1 stop3h 47m
Deal found 8/12$269
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.
Sat 9/266:00 pm -
1 stop3h 37m
Sat 10/36:20 am -
1 stop5h 17m
Deal found 8/12$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sat 9/55:18 pm -
1 stop4h 28m
Sun 9/66:30 pm -
1 stop4h 17m
Deal found 8/10$270
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:06 pm -
Nonstop1h 17m
Tue 9/15:23 am -
Nonstop1h 37m
Deal found 8/13$279
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/47:59 pm -
Nonstop1h 22m
Sat 9/126:31 am -
Nonstop1h 28m
Deal found 8/11$281

Find flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Traverse City (TVC). 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 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$169
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$289

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$264 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Traverse City 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Traverse City that are best for you.

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ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

9:32 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/26

10:25 am-10:54 am

Nonstop1h 29m

$249

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW Chicago Midway - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

5:45 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/6

6:40 am-9:17 am

1 stop3h 37m

$311

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

7:45 am-10:07 am

Nonstop1h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 12/5

6:25 pm-7:03 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$319

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

10:46 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/20

6:31 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$319

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/17

8:00 pm-10:22 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/20

6:31 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$349

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW Chicago Midway - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/25

1:19 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop2h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/27

6:20 am-9:07 am

1 stop3h 47m

$374

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 8/30

10:35 am-1:08 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$389

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW Chicago Midway - TVC Traverse City Cherry Capital

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/25

1:19 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop2h 58m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 9/26

6:20 am-1:20 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$454

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

4:40 pm-7:06 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 11/29

9:00 am-9:38 am

Nonstop1h 38m

$465

ChicagoTraverse City

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

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/12

7:50 pm-2:29 pm

1 stop17h 39m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/15

6:31 am-6:59 am

Nonstop1h 28m

$471

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City 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 Chicago-Traverse City flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Traverse City flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Traverse City flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Traverse City 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 Chicago-Traverse City 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 Chicago to Traverse City

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Traverse City (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 CHI to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Traverse City. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 15, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Traverse City at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Traverse City

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Traverse City. 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 15, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to TVC are scheduled on a Friday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Traverse City flights typically cost between $239 and $333 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $248 on American Airlines (Sep 26-Oct 3).

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Traverse City

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Traverse City. 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 Traverse City. Reviews last updated August 15, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and American Airlines from Chicago to Traverse City. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,941 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,111 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dawn,Aug 2026

ORD - DEN

I missed my connecting flight because our plane took off ten minutes late and then when we got to the airport another plane was in our shoot waiting to get fueled up and that took 30 minutes so I missed my connecting flight. I asked if I could get off and they assured me the plane would most likely wait for me since they know what time the planes get in because of an app. I was not happy. I had to wait till 7:25 to board the next flight and then that was delayed. Gates changed till 9:20. Terrible

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Traverse City. 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 into for flights to Traverse City from Chicago?

    Most people fly into Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) if they book a flight to Traverse City from Chicago. On average, Cherry Capital has 22 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Traverse City Cherry Capital is conveniently located just 2.7 mi from Traverse City’s city center.

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

    Departing from Chicago to Traverse City will take you 1h 19m. The distance between Chicago and Traverse City is about 223 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Flying on American Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Traverse City, with prices starting at $179. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $179 round trip. American Airlines is priced at 44% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Chicago to Traverse City consider choosing Alaska Airlines (75%), British Airways (74%) or GoJet (70%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to Traverse City is $233. On average you can expect to pay $367. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Traverse City Cherry Capital), can usually be booked for $249.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Traverse City 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 Chicago to Traverse City?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Traverse City (average of $239). Flying from Chicago to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $399). 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 Chicago to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Traverse City. 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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