Flying from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC): What you need to know
Your adventure gets underway at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) taking off from either of these.
Jump on a direct Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 15 minutes.
The timezone in Traverse City is UTC-4, which is one hour ahead of Chicago. Cherry Capital Airport is located in Traverse City.
With 56 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is the busiest route. American Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from ORD to TVC is with American Airlines at 10:14pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to TVC.
Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can hop on a direct flight from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) out of O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
When leaving from ORD, you can take a direct flight from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport with United Airlines.
United Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for flights from ORD to TVC.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.44% of its services arriving as planned.
Located around 40 kms (25 miles) from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kms (12 miles) away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
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Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kms (85 miles) or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Flights departing from RFD arrive at their destination on schedule 76.19% of the time.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near TVC instead:
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Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport flight.
You'll find TVC at 727 Fly Don't Dr.
Getting from Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) to central Traverse City
Cherry Capital Airport to the centre of Traverse City is around 3 miles. If you're renting a car or getting a cab, do a little research to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport takes about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport is £64. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £132. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Chicago to TVC, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
July is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport ticket. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. February is the quietest month to go to Traverse City. August is when most people book flights from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which may be perfect if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Chicago to TVC plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Traverse City, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
February has temperatures of between -16ºC (3ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Traverse City
Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Cherry Capital Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Traverse City:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Great Wolf Lodge, Traverse City Public Beach and Kayak Brewery Tours are popular attractions which should feature on every Traverse City itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Milwaukee is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen Traverse City. Around 274 kms (170 miles) away to the south-west, its top attractions include Richards Duplex Apartments by Frank Lloyd Wright, Miller Park and Milwaukee County Zoo.
Grand Rapids is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 193 kms (120 miles) south of Traverse City. No journey is complete without seeing Art Prize, DeVos Performance Hall and Riverwalk Promenade.