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Find cheap flights from State College to Chicago from $207

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from State College to Chicago departing on 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from State College to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Chicago (SCE-CHI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from State College to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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3:13 pm - 9:44 pmSCE-ORD
7h 31m2 stops
6:40 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
5h 49m1 stop
$333American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
3:13 pm - 9:44 pmSCE-ORD
7h 31m2 stops
5:15 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
7h 14m2 stops
$371American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
3:13 pm - 7:54 pmSCE-ORD
5h 41m1 stop
6:40 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
5h 49m1 stop
$378American Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
3:13 pm - 8:56 pmSCE-ORD
6h 43m2 stops
6:40 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
5h 49m1 stop
$383American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
5:44 pm - 6:47 pmSCE-ORD
2h 03mnonstop
8:45 am - 11:39 amORD-SCE
1h 54mnonstop
$389United Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Mon, May 20
1:54 pm - 7:54 pmSCE-ORD
7h 00m1 stop
6:40 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
5h 49m1 stop
$413American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
6:45 am - 7:52 amSCE-ORD
2h 07mnonstop
8:45 am - 11:39 amORD-SCE
1h 54mnonstop
$414United Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
1:54 pm - 8:56 pmSCE-ORD
8h 02m2 stops
4:06 pm - 10:17 pmORD-SCE
5h 11m1 stop
$418American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Sun, May 19
1:54 pm - 8:56 pmSCE-ORD
8h 02m2 stops
5:15 am - 1:29 pmORD-SCE
7h 14m2 stops
$421American Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Mon, May 20
6:00 am - 10:40 amSCE-ORD
5h 40m1 stop
8:45 am - 11:39 amORD-SCE
1h 54mnonstop
$423United Airlines
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Flights from State College to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from State College to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest State College to Chicago flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from State College to Chicago.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from State College to Chicago cost $217 and was between State College and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $353.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from State College to Chicago?

The average price of all flights from State College to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to State College, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from State College to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from State College to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from State College to Chicago is April, where tickets cost $188 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and October, where the average cost of tickets is $318 and $311 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from State College to Chicago?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from State College to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from State College to Chicago, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from State College to Chicago found on KAYAK was with American Airlines for $207. American Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $333 and United Airlines from $389.

Which airlines fly non-stop between State College and Chicago?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from State College to Chicago.
There is just one airline that flies from State College to Chicago direct and that is United Airlines. The best one-way deal found from United Airlines for the route is $168.

How many flights are there between State College and Chicago per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from State College and land in Chicago, with an average flight time of 2h 02m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between State College and Chicago?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from State College to Chicago take?

Nonstop flights from State College generally make it to Chicago in 2h 00m. The flying distance between the two cities is 511 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from State College to Chicago?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from State College at 6:45 am and will be landing in Chicago at 7:52 am.

What’s the latest departure time from State College to Chicago?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from State College to Chicago jets off at 5:50 pm and lands at 6:53 pm.

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Low season

May

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$207
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 19% increase in price.
Flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from State College to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from State College to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from State College to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from State College to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from State College to Chicago was $207 for a one-way ticket and $333 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between State College and Chicago?

    A passport is not required to fly from State College to Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from State College to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from State College University Park. You’ll be landing in one of Chicago’s 2 airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from State College to Chicago?

    American Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the State College to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from State College to Chicago?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the State College to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from State College to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between State College and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from State College to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from State College to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from State College to Chicago, United Airlines or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from State College to Chicago are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $311 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $246 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from State College to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from State College to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from State College to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from State College is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from State College to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to State College with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from State College to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from State College up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from State College to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $363 or less one-way and $564 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from State College to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from University Park to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

State College University Park to Chicago

Monday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Tuesday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Wednesday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Thursday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Friday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Saturday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Sunday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Chicago to State College University Park

Monday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Tuesday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Wednesday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Thursday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Friday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Saturday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

Sunday

Emirates, United Airlines

Emirates, United Airlines

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Top 3 airlines serving from State College to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from State College to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.5food
8.2boarding
7.9comfort
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

2.0 MediocreMarisol, Apr 2024DFW - ATL
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On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive. I also upgraded to comfort + , I didn’t feel it was worth it. There was no benefit

On my way home I had a layover. The flight from ATL to CLT was amended 5x while I was waiting. I could have driven home sooner. Overall from Dallas, Tx to Charlotte, NC I started my trip at 4:30pm, I didn’t get home until past midnight. I know things happen, but 5x to make me run back and forth in an airport from different terminals is excessive.

They did a fine job. Can't wait to use Delta in the future.

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

Had a broken tray in business class. Crew just shrugged it off.

Seat back monitors and outlets were dead and not working.

Everything was great except for the seat. The backrest would not stay in the upright position.

I usually have a positive experience with Delta. Complimentary upgrades are always nice!

Flight delayed about 2 hrs so it made it a VERY late night

It was a crowded flight. They did the best they could.

The delays (5 hrs) were a comedy of errors, and the multiple safety issues encountered were very concerning.

The flight was delayed instead of leaving at 11 it left at 12.20

United WiFi is consistently unusable (it can take 10 mins to load a single web page). If you need Wifi to do work, be prepared to lose half a day of productivity.

Good movies, iffy pay WiFi, food ok- on time though and that was great!

Awful…flight was delayed more than 12hrs, missed all connections to Fort Wayne, IN, had to get flight to another city 2 hours from my destination, flight was again delayed by 40 mins because they did not have enough fuel, again missed a connection, finally arrived in Indiana at 11pm…but before my 2 hour drive home, ay, no Five That Our Luggage Never Made On The plane and Still In Chicago

Boarding was friendly and quick. While the plane model was older with no live tv, the entertainment was full of movies and tv shows. All food was available. Pilots were very communicative with status of the flight. Flight landed on time.

The Palm Springs to Chicago O’Hare was on Time and Palm Springs airport is easier navigate. As our connection was only an approximately 50 minutes, we asked staff for insights for the Chicago airport in terms of transferring into the other terminal from which our flight left, and they were unhelpful. However, the United App was very helpful in terms of notifications and even providing directions. The Chicago to Detroit flight was significantly delayed which we all know does happen. However, there were very few updates or notifications as to why this was happening when we would actually arrive. It took nearly 30 minutes for bags to make it to baggage claim. We arrived nearly 1 hour late on a 40 minute flight.

Flight cancelled due to fog. No other flights available for 36 hours. Directed by United to book passage on another carrier, and submit receipts for reimbursement. Did that. United now states they will not reimburse. Currently out 2 grand.

The flight was delayed by 4 hours !!!!! It was very uncomfortable , and they told us only one our before departure

The flights from Ottawa to Albuquerque went smoothly enough though on on flight they didn't have how water for coffee or tea and on another there there was no ice. The return flights from Albuquerque were delayed by mechanical problems on both flights. Ottawa was a ground crew maintenance issue.

Flight was fine. It took an unusually long time to have baggage delivered to the carousel in ORD.

Average - flew with Jet Blue internal and it was far more comfortable and better food and entertainment. Notable difference

The flight got canceled due to mechanical issues, and he to be rebooked and missed my appointments for that day

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

The only problem experienced was a ground stop in Chicago due to weather. But the crew handled everything professionally. They prioritized rebooking those passengers who had connecting flights and then deplaning the other passengers. When the hold was lifted, they efficiently re-boarded all the passengers so that we could depart before our departure limit expired.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Turn on the heat. Flight was way too cold from Arizona to Chicago.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Overall pleasant was delayed and caused transportation issue when landing

The arriving flight was a few minutes late, but the gate crew helped to deplane and board our outgoing flight quickly and efficiently. We were able to depart quickly and arrive at ORD almost at the posted time. Great job.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from State College to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/22Wed
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 31mSCE-ORD
$207
5/16Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
6h 43mSCE-ORD
$212
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mSCE-ORD
$215
5/16Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 31mSCE-ORD
$224
5/18Sat
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 18mSCE-ORD
$229
5/16Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 07mSCE-ORD
$250
5/18Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mSCE-ORD
$318
5/2Thu
1 stopUnited Airlines
4h 35mSCE-ORD
$379
5/2Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mSCE-ORD
$407
5/2Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
7h 48mSCE-ORD
$433

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Last minute flights from State College to Chicago

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from State College to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 37mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 59mORD-SCE
$312
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 39mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 45mORD-SCE
$317
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
8h 21mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 18mORD-SCE
$355
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 06mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 09mORD-SCE
$378
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mSCE-ORD
4/30Tue
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 54mORD-SCE
$379
4/26Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 48mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 59mORD-SCE
$383
4/27Sat
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 03mSCE-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 13mORD-SCE
$388
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 36mSCE-ORD
4/30Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 13mORD-SCE
$398
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 07mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 56mORD-SCE
$429
4/26Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
2h 07mSCE-ORD
4/28Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 13mORD-SCE
$438

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State College - Chicago Flights

Departure:

State College (SCE)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - State College

Cabin classes:

$1,279
$1,500
$1,824
$353