Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Traverse City (TVC): 21 nonstop departures observed each week across 4 airlines. 86% of the last 21 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 6 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 21 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 360 km, an estimated 58 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Chicago and Traverse City. Updated 18 August 2026 at 20:40 UTC.
ORDChicagosmooth · +0
TVCTraverse Citytracking
360 km · ~0h 58m est.
dep bank 05:59–22:4721x weekly
Runs reliable · 4 airlines · 21x weekly · nonstop
86% on time
of the last 21 operated ORD → TVC flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Chicago to Traverse City route actually runs
Pro Flight Search tracks every published board update for nonstop ORD to TVC flights: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises. Fares link straight to the operating airline with no markups.
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on ORD–TVC?
Operators schedule morning departures around 05:59 and evening departures around 18:05 from ORD. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the TVC delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from ORD to TVC?
Great-circle distance is 360 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 55–61 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does ORD–TVC fly?
4 carriers operate this route, around 88 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.