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How to get fromChicago to Penn State Universityby plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Penn State University by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    2. Take the taxi from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Penn State Universitytaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $132–415

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    15h
    $85–189

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    12h 59m
    $110–174

  4. Drive 544.4 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Penn State Universitycar car 544.4 mi
    9h 47m
    $100–144

  5. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    2. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Altoona Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 47m
    $98–388

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Altoona Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    15h 33m
    $96–156

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Penn State University, PA, USA?

You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Amtrak Station and Altoona Amtrak Station in around 12h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Penn State University via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station and Altoona Bus Station in around 15h.

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