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How to get fromChicago to Penn State Universityby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $142–445

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 51m
    $80–372

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 59m
    $202–397

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    15h
    $100–185

  5. Drive 550.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Penn State Universitycar car 550.1 mi
    9h 33m
    $101–145

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $118–463

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane MDW - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 3m
    $122–561

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)plane plane ORD - PIT
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $426–1,291

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    15h 33m
    $126–231

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 15h.

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