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How to get fromChicago to State College, Paby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to State College, Pa 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
    4h 53m
    $60–339

  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
    12h 55m
    $175–376

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2641 / ...
    13h 39m
    $87–140

  4. Drive 565.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to State College, Pacar car 565.6 mi
    9h 27m
    $104–150

  5. 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
    6h 55m
    $78–365

  6. 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 State College, Pacar car
    6h 19m
    $84–380

  7. 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 26m
    $84–402

  8. Train, bus via State College

    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 / ...
    14h 29m
    $151–325

  9. Train, bus #2

    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 / ...
    14h 55m
    $157–376

Chicago to State College, Pa by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and State College, Pa, 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 $85–140 and the journey takes 12h 25m.

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