There are 7 ways to get from State College to Illinois by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SCE - ORD
3h 53m$53–300Bus, train via State College Regional Airport
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
14h 56m$141–320Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
15h 55m$101–175Drive 565.6 mi
- Drive from State College to Chicagocar 565.6 mi
9h 27m$104–150Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JST - ORD
6h 16m$74–335Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MDT - ORD
6h 45m$67–330Bus, train
- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian
15h 31m$148–371
State College to Illinois by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Illinois is to bus which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $50 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from State College to Illinois station. However, there are services departing from State College and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via State College Regional Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 55m.
The distance between State College and Illinois is 554 miles. The road distance is 568.9 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Illinois without a car is to bus and train via State College Regional Airport which takes 14h 56m and costs $140 - $320.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from State College to Illinois, including transfers.
State College to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from State College Regional Airport station.
The best way to get from State College to Illinois is to fly which takes 3h 53m and costs $50 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 15h 55m.
State College to Illinois bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Illinois is 1h behind State College. It is currently 4:27 PM in State College and 3:27 PM in Illinois.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Illinois, 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 $100–170 and the journey takes 14h 45m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–320
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Harrisburg International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Illinois is 569 miles. It takes approximately 9h 27m to drive from State College to Illinois.
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