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$122+ 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 8/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TVC
Jun 21 — Jun 281
Sat 6/21
Sat 6/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Traverse City

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Traverse City flight deals. Data was last updated June 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$122
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$272

Good round-trip deal

$239 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From Illinois to Traverse City Cherry Capital
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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 June 16, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/279:05 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/85:41 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Fri 7/115:08 pmORD - TVC
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Fri 8/156:00 amTVC - ORD
1 stop3h 04mDelta
Deal found 6/14$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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.
Sat 8/25:53 pmMDW - TVC
1 stop3h 31mDelta
Sat 8/96:00 amTVC - MDW
1 stop3h 44mDelta
Deal found 6/15$209
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/189:13 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/207:00 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$233
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sat 6/285:54 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop4h 57mDelta
Sun 6/296:00 amTVC - STL
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/14$239
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/145:05 amORD - TVC
1 stop11h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/216:22 pmTVC - ORD
1 stop15h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/15$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:19 amSTL - TVC
1 stop8h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/22:58 pmTVC - STL
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/15$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/117:00 amORD - TVC
1 stop10h 30mSun Country Air
Mon 7/147:12 pmTVC - ORD
1 stop18h 16mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/15$285
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/75:26 pmSTL - TVC
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/109:34 amTVC - STL
3 stops34h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$417
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/178:00 amSTL - TVC
1 stop4h 06mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/237:00 amTVC - STL
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/15$426
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/29:03 amMDW - TVC
3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/69:34 amTVC - MDW
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/14$813

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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 June 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Traverse City that are best for you.

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Traverse City

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ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

9:05 pm-11:30 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/8

5:41 am-6:03 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

5:08 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 8/15

6:00 am-8:04 am

1 stop3h 04m

$199

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW - TVC

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/2

5:53 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop3h 31m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 8/9

6:00 am-8:44 am

1 stop3h 44m

$209

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/18

9:13 pm-11:36 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 7/20

7:00 am-7:21 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$233

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 6/28

5:54 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 6/29

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$239

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

5:05 am-5:32 pm

1 stop11h 27m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 7/21

6:22 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 33m

$242

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 8/30

7:19 am-4:38 pm

1 stop8h 19m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Tue 9/2

2:58 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$283

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

7:00 am-6:30 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Mon 7/14

7:12 pm-12:28 pm

1 stop18h 16m

$285

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 8/7

5:26 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop23h 24m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 8/10

9:34 am-6:41 pm

3 stops34h 07m

$417

St. LouisTraverse City

STL - TVC

STLTVC

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 7/17

8:00 am-1:06 pm

1 stop4h 06m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Wed 7/23

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$426

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City

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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 $328). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 June 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Traverse City as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to Traverse City

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 June 16, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TVC are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (22 on average).

Rainfall in Traverse City by month

Plan your trip to Traverse City by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Traverse City ranges from 1.5 - 3.5 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.5 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Traverse City when rainfall is around 1.5 in.

Temperature in Traverse City by month

Plan your trip to Traverse City by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Traverse City, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 21.2 F).

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 June 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Traverse City, such as Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,801 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
722 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,963 reviews

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

  • 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 $192. Users have also found prices from $201 and $207 on Sun Country Air and Allegiant Air, 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 Republic Airways (100%), Piedmont Airlines (96%) or GoJet (90%) 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 $161. On average you can expect to pay $271. 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 $328). Flying from Illinois to Traverse City in July is currently the most expensive (average of $516). 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 June 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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