There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to State College by plane, train, bus, 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 to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
4h 53m$58–339Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain Floridian
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
14h 55m$161–382Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
15h 19m$92–154Drive 566.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to State Collegecar 566.1 mi
9h 28m$104–150Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane ORD - JST
- Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
6h 58m$80–369Fly to Lancaster, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lancaster (LNS)plane ORD - LNS
- Drive from Lancaster-Airport-LNS to State Collegecar
6h 21m$100–470Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane ORD - MDT
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
7h 31m$154–862
Chicago to State College by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to State College is to bus which costs $90 - $160 and takes 15h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to State College is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $340.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to State College. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at State College via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and State College is 554 miles. The road distance is 569.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to State College without a car is to train and bus which takes 14h 55m and costs $160 - $390.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Chicago to State College, including transfers.
Chicago to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to State College is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $55 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 15h 19m.
Chicago to State College bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at State College Regional Airport station.
State College is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 2:59 AM in Chicago and 3:59 AM in State College.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $90–150 and the journey takes 14h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–430
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–850
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $130–300
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-877-462-6342
- questions@us.megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://us.megabus.com
- Adult One-way
- $24–50
- Phone
- +1 814-574-1827
- Website
- fullingtontours.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.fullingtontours.com
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- trailways.com
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–90
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://trailways.com
- Schedules at
- https://trailways.com/schedules/
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to State College is 569 miles. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Chicago to State College.
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