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Traverse City, Michigan

Private charter · MKE → TVC

Milwaukee to Traverse City

169 miles. One price for the whole airplane.

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Trip type
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The trip

Milwaukee to Traverse City, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee to Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, 169 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
169 mi
Flight
—
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 1
MKEMilwaukeeTVCTraverse City
MKE → TVC169 miles direct

Departing Milwaukee

Airports in Milwaukee

  • MKE

    Major airport

    General Mitchell International Airport

    Milwaukee · KMKE

    From downtown
    8 mi
    Longest runway
    9,990 ft

  • UES

    Regional airport

    Waukesha County Airport

    Waukesha · KUES

    From downtown
    15 mi
    Longest runway
    5,849 ft

  • RAC

    Regional airport

    John H Batten Airport

    Racine · KRAC

    From downtown
    21 mi
    Longest runway
    6,574 ft

Arriving Traverse City

Airports in Traverse City

  • TVC

    Commercial airport

    Cherry Capital Airport

    Traverse City · KTVC

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    7,016 ft

  • ACB

    Regional airport

    Antrim County Airport

    Bellaire · KACB

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,003 ft

When you land

Things to do in Traverse City

Traverse City is the hub of northern Michigan, set at the base of Grand Traverse Bay and surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards and some of the clearest water in the Great Lakes. It calls itself the Cherry Capital of the World, and the Old Mission and Leelanau peninsulas have become one of the Midwest’s most respected wine regions. Tourism, second homes and hospitality drive much of the economy, along with healthcare, agriculture and a growing community of entrepreneurs and remote workers drawn by the lifestyle.

  1. 01

    Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

    West of town, towering sand dunes rise above Lake Michigan, and the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive and the Dune Climb offer some of the most dramatic views in the Midwest.

  2. 02

    Old Mission Peninsula

    This narrow peninsula splits Grand Traverse Bay, with wineries and tasting rooms among the orchards and the historic Mission Point Lighthouse at its tip.

  3. 03

    Leelanau Peninsula

    Northwest of town, the Leelanau wine trail connects dozens of wineries, and the historic fishing village of Fishtown in Leland is a favorite stop.

  4. 04

    Front Street

    Traverse City’s walkable downtown is lined with restaurants, bakeries, shops and the restored State Theatre, a short stroll from the bay.

  5. 05

    The Village at Grand Traverse Commons

    The grand Victorian buildings of a former state hospital have been redeveloped into shops, restaurants and residences, with wooded trails on the surrounding hillside.

  6. 06

    TART Trails

    This network of paved and unpaved trails links downtown with the bay shore, nearby towns and the Leelanau Trail, ideal for biking and walking.

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Questions

Milwaukee to Traverse City flights

How long is a private flight from Milwaukee to Traverse City?

About a short flight in a private jet, for 169 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Milwaukee to Traverse City use?

You can depart from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), Waukesha County Airport (UES), or John H Batten Airport (RAC) and arrive at Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) or Antrim County Airport (ACB). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Milwaukee to Traverse City cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Milwaukee and Traverse City?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Traverse City back to Milwaukee are priced the same way.

Return flight

Traverse City to Milwaukee

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