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How to get fromPenn State University to Chicagoby taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Penn State University to Chicago by taxi, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Taxi to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Penn State University to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JST - ORD
    3h 43m
    $128–366

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0400s
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    14h 50m
    $83–167

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train Pennsylvanian
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    13h 40m
    $94–161

  4. Drive 543.8 mi

    1. Drive from Penn State University to Chicagocar car 543.8 mi
    9h 48m
    $100–144

  5. Bus to Penn State University Park Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Altoona Bus Station to State College Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SCE - ORD
    6h 4m
    $93–348

  6. Train to Pittsburgh International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the train from Altoona Amtrak Station to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PIT - MDW
    7h 50m
    $106–486

  7. Train, bus

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

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penn State University, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Chicago Union Station via Altoona Amtrak Station and Pittsburgh Amtrak Station in around 13h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Penn State University to Chicago Bus Station via Altoona Bus Station and Pittsburgh Intermodal Station in around 14h 50m.

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