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$104+ 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — TVC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$161 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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 10/1512:45 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/182:19 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/38:20 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/59:00 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/3011:00 amORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 26mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:15 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 9/258:20 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 23mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:15 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/146:48 pmMDW - TVC
1 stop3h 18mDelta
Sun 11/166:20 amTVC - MDW
1 stop3h 32mDelta
Deal found 9/14$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sat 9/206:45 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/243:28 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/303:55 pmORD - TVC
2 stops7h 04mDelta
Sat 10/46:05 pmTVC - ORD
1 stop4h 29mDelta
Deal found 9/15$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/36:50 pmORD - TVC
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Sun 10/56:00 amTVC - ORD
1 stop3h 05mDelta
Deal found 9/13$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 12/81:22 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/117:05 amTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$223
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/93:10 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/129:04 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/306:15 pmMDW - TVC
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Sat 10/46:00 amTVC - MDW
2 stops8h 03mDelta
Deal found 9/15$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 10/12:57 pmORD - TVC
Nonstop1h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/59:07 pmTVC - ORD
Nonstop1h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$229

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ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

2:09 pm-4:31 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Fri 11/28

8:53 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 37m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/15

12:45 pm-3:12 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/18

2:19 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

9:00 pm-11:19 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 10/19

9:04 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/12

9:44 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 10/19

9:04 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

8:20 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 10/5

9:00 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 30m

$184

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

11:00 am-1:26 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sat 10/4

7:15 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$189

ChicagoTraverse City

MDW - TVC

MDWTVC

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/14

6:48 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop3h 18m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 11/16

6:20 am-8:52 am

1 stop3h 32m

$199

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

10:19 pm-12:34 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/28

9:07 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$199

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

8:20 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 9/28

7:15 am-7:39 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$209

ChicagoTraverse City

ORD - TVC

ORDTVC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

6:50 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 09m

Traverse City Cherry Capital

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-8:05 am

1 stop3h 05m

$219

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Traverse City

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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 $474). 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 September 15, 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 September 15, 2025.

The most flights from USIL to TVC are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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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 22m. 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 Allegiant Air. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $166. Users have also found prices from $194 and $204 on Delta and American Airlines, 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 (90%), Republic Airways (82%) or Qatar Airways (79%) 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 $131. On average you can expect to pay $221. 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 $474). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$194Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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