The average bus between Chicago and State College takes 18h 51m and the fastest bus takes 16h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chicago to State College. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Chicago and State College. The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Chicago is at 7:15 PM which arrives into State College at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 35m • 1 change
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21h 29m • 1 change
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17h 35m • 1 change
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21h 29m • 1 change
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17h 35m • 1 change
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21h 29m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to State College. However, there are services departing from Chicago station and arriving at State College station via State College Regional Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 51m.
Chicago to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
The distance between Chicago and State College is 823.9 km. The road distance is 979 km.
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $80–140 and the journey takes 12h 25m.