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How to get fromEvanston to State Collegeby subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Evanston to State College by subway, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Subway, fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Take the subway from Dempster to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    5h 22m
    $56–335

  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
    14h 30m
    $147–408

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    17h 28m
    $104–158

  4. Drive  578.6 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to State Collegecar car 578.6 mi
    9h 47m
    $106–153

  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
    7h 16m
    $80–358

  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 54m
    $80–397

  7. 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 Collegecar car
    6h 52m
    $82–385

  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 / ...
    16h 20m
    $134–325

  9. Train, bus via LaSalle/Van Buren

    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 / ...
    16h 47m
    $140–375

Evanston to State College by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 561.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $100–150 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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