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How to get fromChicago to State Collegeby plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus) or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to State College by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Penn State University Park Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane plane ORD - SCE
    4h 53m
    $66–332

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s / ...
    14h 55m
    $118–282

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airportbus bus FlixBus N2640
    15h 19m
    $92–144

  4. Drive 566 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to State Collegecar car 566 mi
    9h 27m
    $104–150

  5. Fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)plane plane ORD - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 53m
    $94–393

  6. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)plane plane ORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 50m
    $78–447

  7. Train, bus via Gary

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Gary Metro Centertrain train Ssl
    2. Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pittsburgh to State Collegebus bus
    19h 9m
    $128–223

Chicago to State College by train and bus

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Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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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 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to State College Regional Airport once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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