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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)planeORD - SCE
    4h 53m
    $72–332

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak StationtrainFloridian
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus StationbusGreyhound US0400s / ...
    14h 55m
    $120–292

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

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

  4. Drive 566 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to State Collegecar566 mi
    9h 21m
    $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)planeORD - JST
    2. Take the bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Stationbus
    6h 53m
    $94–383

  6. Fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)planeORD - MDT
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus
    7h 52m
    $78–487

  7. Train, bus via Gary

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

Chicago to State College by train and bus

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Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and State College, PA, USA?

United Airlines flies 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 once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 14h 5m.

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