There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University by plane, bus, train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly to State College • 5h 13m
Cheapest option
Train, bus via State College, PA • 14h 39m
5 alternative options
Fly to Johnstown, bus • 7h 27m
Fly to Harrisburg, bus • 8h 3m
Train, bus • 14h 30m
Bus • 17h 10m
Drive • 9h 28m
Chicago to Pennsylvania State University by train, walk and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University is to train and bus via State College, PA which costs $30 - $210 and takes 14h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Pennsylvania State University. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Curtin Rd at McCoy Natatorium via Pittsburgh and N Atherton St at Walker Building. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Chicago and Pennsylvania State University is 555 miles. The road distance is 569.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University, including transfers.
Chicago to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $110 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 17h 10m.
Chicago to Pennsylvania State University bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at State College Amtrak Bus Stop station.
Pennsylvania State University is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 4:19 PM in Chicago and 5:19 PM in Pennsylvania State University.
- Distance: 554.6 miles
- 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 to Pennsylvania State University 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Pittsburgh, State College Amtrak Bus Stop, N Atherton St at Walker Building, and Curtin Rd at McCoy Natatorium in around 17h 10m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Johnstown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $210
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Johnstown via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110 - $210
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to State College via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $700
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Harrisburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $700
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Child Coach - Advance Purchase
- $20 - $70
- Child Coach - short notice
- $35 - $60
- Child Business Class - advance purchase
- $30 - $110
- Child Business Class - short notice
- $35 - $110
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $45 - $120
- Business Seat - advance purchase
- $65 - $220
- Business Seat - short notice
- $75 - $220
- Coach Seat - short notice
- $50 - $170
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Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9 - $45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55 - $120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Harrisburg, Pa to State College, Pa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23 - $50
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Flexible
- $26 - $40
- Saver
- $23 - $50
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to State College Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- fullington.trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh to State College
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- fullington.trailways.com
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh, PA to State College, PA
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8 - $40
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Pennsylvania State University is 570 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Chicago to Pennsylvania State University.
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