There are 7 ways to get from Indiana to State College by train, plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
best- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane ORD - SCE
5h 52m$61–329Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airportbus FlixBus N2640
11h 19m$80–121Drive 490.9 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to State Collegecar 490.9 mi
8h 51m$90–130Train to South Bend, fly to Penn State University Park Airport
- Take the train from Gary to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE)plane SBN - SCE
7h 37m$77–398Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- 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
7h 47m$88–354Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Harrisburg International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.train
- 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
8h 28m$86–391Bus via Pittsburgh
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0421
- Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
14h 20m$92–186
Indiana to State College by bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to State College is to bus which costs $80 - $130 and takes 11h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to State College is to train and fly which takes 5h 52m and costs $60 - $330.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to State College. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at State College via State College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.
The distance between Indiana and State College is 584 miles. The road distance is 493.8 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to State College without a car is to bus which takes 11h 19m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Indiana to State College, including transfers.
Indiana to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Indianapolis Union Station.
Indiana to State College bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Pittsburgh Intermodal Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to State College is 494 miles. It takes approximately 8h 51m to drive from Indiana to State College.
Book your Indiana to State College bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and State College, PA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airport 6 times a week. Tickets cost $75–120 and the journey takes 10h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–900
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–330
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from South Bend to Penn State University Park Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Harrisburg International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $11–13
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $8–10
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
Train from Gary to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to State College Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Johnstown Bus Stop to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $20–50
- Flexible
- $40–55
Bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to State College Bus Station
- Saver
- $27–85
- Flexible
- $50–90
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