Rome2Rio

How to get fromState College to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus) or car

Find Transport to Chicago

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from State College to Chicago by plane, bus, train, 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.

  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSCE - ORD
    4h 13m
    $62–302

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal StationbusGreyhound US0400s / ...
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainFloridian
    15h 31m
    $98–291

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    15h 55m
    $90–147

  4. Drive 565.6 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Chicagocar565.6 mi
    9h 19m
    $104–150

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Johnstown Bus Stopbus
    2. Fly from Johnstown-Cambria County Airport (JST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeJST - ORD
    6h 23m
    $89–350

  6. Bus, train via Gary

    1. Take the bus from State College to Pittsburghbus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Gary Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Gary to Van Buren St.trainSsl
    17h 21m
    $141–263

  7. Bus, train via Harrisburg

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Amtrak Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    19h 5m
    $147–365

State College to Chicago by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–130 and the journey takes 14h 45m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers

Where to next?

Trips from State College

Trips to Chicago

Popular routes