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How to get fromState College to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from State College 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 3m
    $48–290

  2. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Pittsburgh Greyhoundbus bus New York / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 36m
    $294–521

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    15h 55m
    $101–165

  4. Drive  565.6 mi

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

  5. 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 18m
    $76–325

  6. 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
    6h 56m
    $69–320

  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
    15h 31m
    $288–501

State College to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 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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