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

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

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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
    $148–411

  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 11m
    $76–380

  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 41m
    $296–597

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Allentownbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the bus from Allentown Transportation Center to Philadelphia 30th St Stationbus bus Wilkes-Barre / ...
    22h 1m
    $174–276

  5. Drive 741.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Penn State University (Station)car car 741.4 mi
    12h 15m
    $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 46m
    $108–561

  7. 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 to Philadelphiabus bus Ppb 3613 / ...
    22h 37m
    $149–294

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train Cardinal
    27h 18m
    $347–689

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

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$296Cheapest 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 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Penn State University via Allentown, Allentown Transportation Center, Philadelphia 30th St Station, Market St & 30th St - FS, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, and 69th St Transit Center in around 22h 1m.

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