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How to get fromPennsylvania State University to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Pennsylvania State University to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    4h 15m
    $48–290

  2. Bus, train via State College Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 16m
    $281–450

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    17h 7m
    $103–167

  4. Drive  566 mi

    1. Drive from Pennsylvania State University to Chicagocar car 566 mi
    9h 28m
    $104–150

  5. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    7h 8m
    $67–319

  6. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    6h 33m
    $75–314

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    16h 43m
    $289–507

Pennsylvania State University to Chicago by foot and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

United Airlines flies from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

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