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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), 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 13m
    $64–349

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus Fab 201 / ...
    13h 15m
    $177–361

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    14h 6m
    $102–166

  4. Drive 566.4 mi

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

  5. 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 21m
    $90–400

  6. 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 47m
    $88–422

  7. 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 16m
    $88–378

  8. 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
    $196–375

  9. Train, bus via State College Bus Station

    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
    $184–403

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) flights

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Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

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. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $95–160 and the journey takes 12h 25m. FlixBus-us also services this route once daily.

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