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How to get fromChicago to Pennsylvania State Universityby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    5h 8m
    $54–320

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Greyhound to State College, Pabus bus Pittsburgh
    13h 15m
    $294–525

  3. Drive  566.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car 566.4 mi
    9h 29m
    $104–150

  4. Fly to Lancaster, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane plane ORD - LNS
    2. Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to Pennsylvania State Universitycar car
    6h 20m
    $80–370

  5. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 46m
    $78–382

  6. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 15m
    $80–354

  7. Train, bus via State College Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    13h 27m
    $308–469

  8. Train, bus via Bigler Rd at Nittany Community Center

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    15h 22m
    $293–497

Chicago to Pennsylvania State University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours.

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