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How to get fromState College to Gurneeby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 9 ways to get from State College to Gurnee by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSCE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    7h 1m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from State College Regional Airport to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2640
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to WaukegantrainUp-N
    18h 43m
    $97–160

  3. Bus, train via Pittsburgh

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus
    2. Take the train from Pittsburgh Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    18h 14m
    $107–301

  4. Drive 605.1 mi

    1. Drive from State College to Gurneecar605.1 mi
    10h 7m
    $111–160

  5. Bus to Johnstown-Cambria County Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    9h 12m

  6. Bus to Harrisburg International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMDT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    10h 15m

  7. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from State College, Pa to Wilkes Barre, Pabus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeAVP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain
    10h 39m

  8. 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 bus from Gary, IN to Chicago Union Stationbus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    20h 40m
    $146–309

  9. 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
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Waukegantrain
    21h 48m
    $156–397

State College to Gurnee by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from State College to Gurnee. However, you can take the bus to State College, walk to Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Clybourn, take the train to Waukegan, walk to Sheridan Rd & Washington St, then take the line 565 bus to Grand Ave & Ferndale St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State College Bus Station to Grand Ave & Ferndale St via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Pittsburgh Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Chicago OTC, Waukegan, and Sheridan Rd & Washington St in around 18h 14m.

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