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$107+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 2/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TVC
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Traverse City

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Traverse City
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Traverse City. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/3110:05 amORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/28:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 12/294:53 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop5h 59mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/28:42 pmTVC - STL
1 stop4h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/166:05 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/269:37 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 12/133:48 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/196:24 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/12$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/176:39 amSTL - TVC
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Thu 1/85:48 pmTVC - STL
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/14$284
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/189:50 amORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/206:24 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$289
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/156:05 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop4h 03mDelta
Mon 12/226:03 amTVC - STL
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 12/15$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/277:00 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$390
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Fri 12/266:08 pmMDW - TVC
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sun 12/286:03 amTVC - MDW
1 stop3h 46mDelta
Deal found 12/13$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/235:50 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/267:00 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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.
Sun 12/219:35 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/308:42 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$421

Find flight deals from Illinois to Traverse City

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$179
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One-way from

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Average price

$179

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 15, 2025.
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ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

11:40 am-1:53 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

9:10 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

7:47 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 6/15

7:30 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$194

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/11

7:47 pm-9:58 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Thu 6/18

7:30 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$194

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

6:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop3h 38m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 5/23

6:00 am-9:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$199

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

7:00 am-11:33 am

1 stop3h 33m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 1/10

5:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 15m

$199

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

10:05 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/2

8:42 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$209

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

10:35 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$239

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 1/8

5:56 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 2/7

12:04 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$249

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

9:45 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop1h 12m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 3/7

5:33 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop1h 38m

$251

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/29

4:53 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop5h 59m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 1/2

8:42 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 13m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Traverse City from Illinois with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Traverse City

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City (average of $57). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 IL to TVC?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 15, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Traverse City in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 52% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Traverse City. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Located just 2.7 mi from the city center, Traverse City Cherry Capital (TVC) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Traverse City from Illinois.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to Traverse City in 1h 11m. Fly via American Airlines, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between Illinois and Traverse City 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 to fly from Illinois to Traverse City one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $123. Users have also found prices from $131 and $168 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Traverse City?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Traverse City consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Traverse City Cherry Capital, Chicago Midway - Traverse City Cherry Capital or Lambert-St Louis - Traverse City Cherry Capital as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Envoy Air (89%), United Airlines (81%) or Republic Airways (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Illinois to Traverse City.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Illinois to Traverse City is $173. On average you can expect to pay $287. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Traverse City Cherry Capital), can usually be booked for $179.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City (average of $57). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in April is currently the most expensive (average of $223). 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 Illinois to Traverse City

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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