Traverse City to Chicago (TVC–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
TVC–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 224 miles in approximately 1h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NZ | 104 | 319, 320, 73G, CR2, CR5, CR7, E75L, E7W | 1h26-1h37 | – | Star Alliance | EK, NZ |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, EI, QR | 55 | CR7, E70, E75 | 1h30-1h55 | – | Oneworld | AS, EI, QR |
| BA British Airways | 0 | – | – | – | Oneworld | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Traverse City
| Metric | TVC→ORD | PLN→ORD | MBS→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from TVC | – | 69 mi | 112 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 242 | 7 | 28 |
| Flight time | 1h 33m | 1h 41m | 1h 27m |
Travel Essentials
TVC: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Traverse City, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
TVC–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TVC to ORD
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, GoJet Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 242 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
TVC to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TVC to ORD is about 1 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 224 miles (360 km). There are approximately 242 weekly flights outbound and 226 return, totaling 468 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pellston (PLN), Freeland (MBS) and Muskegon (MKG).