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How to get fromChicago to Penn State University (Station)by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Penn State University (Station) by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 117 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane MDW - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State Universitybus bus
    5h 26m
    $158–383

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Penn State University (Station)car car
    5h 10m
    $66–340

  3. Train via Washington (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    21h 38m
    $499–779

  4. Bus via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0320 / ...
    22h 6m
    $154–231

  5. Drive  741.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Penn State University (Station)car car 741.4 mi
    12h 14m
    $136–196

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, line 117 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane ORD - PHL
    2. Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State Universitybus bus
    5h 52m
    $128–233

  7. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    22h 20m
    $147–219

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 18m
    $583–895

Chicago to Penn State University (Station) by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$499Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 701 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Penn State University via Washington Union Station, Gray 30th St Station, Media, and Baltimore Pike & Orange St - FS in around 21h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Penn State University via Baltimore Downtown Bus Station, Philadelphia Bus Station, 11th St, 69th St Transit Center, and 69th St TC West Center Platform in around 22h 6m.

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