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$259 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to State College

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to State College departing on 12/30. 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 Chicago to State College, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to State College, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$264
Overall average: $479
United Airlines
Mon 12/29Sat 1/3
ORD - SCE • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$279
Typical prices: $612-$927
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Wed 2/4Sat 2/7
ORD - SCE • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to State College (CHI-SCE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to State College 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to State College

Mon, Dec 29 - Sat, Jan 3
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7:10 am - 10:13 amORD-SCE
2h 03mnonstop
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6:30 am - 7:56 amSCE-ORD
2h 26mnonstop
$264United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
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6:50 am - 1:06 pmORD-SCE
5h 16m1 stop
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7:18 pm - 10:54 pmSCE-ORD
4h 36m1 stop
$269American Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 14
American Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 6:53 pmORD-SCE
8h 13m2 stops
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7:18 pm - 10:54 pmSCE-ORD
4h 36m1 stop
$274American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 9:10 pmORD-SCE
1h 58mnonstop
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2:15 pm - 3:27 pmSCE-ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
9:05 pm - 11:59 pmORD-SCE
1h 54mnonstop
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5:21 pm - 6:45 pmSCE-ORD
2h 24mnonstop
$280United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
United Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 11:23 pmORD-SCE
4h 06m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 3:27 pmSCE-ORD
2h 12mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 2 - Mon, Jan 5
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 10:13 amORD-SCE
2h 03mnonstop
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10:35 am - 4:49 pmSCE-ORD
7h 14m1 stop
$290United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 11:54 amORD-SCE
4h 15m1 stop
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12:23 pm - 4:46 pmSCE-ORD
5h 23m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 11:54 amORD-SCE
4h 15m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:23 pm - 11:27 pmSCE-ORD
12h 04m2 stops
$304American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Sat, Feb 7
American Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 6:46 pmORD-SCE
9h 01m2 stops
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12:23 pm - 7:50 pmSCE-ORD
8h 27m2 stops
$309American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to State College flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to State College flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Chicago to State College costs $209 on the route between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and State College (SCE). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to State College clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to State College on a Friday and more expensive on a Tuesday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to State College, 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 Chicago to State College is October, where tickets cost $221 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $557 and $508 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago to State College?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $379, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$134
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to State College

When to book flights from Chicago to State College

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to State College based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to State College

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to State College was $269 for a one-way ticket and $259 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Chicago to State College. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. State College University Park is the only airport in State College. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to State College flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Chicago to State College.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to State College from Chicago 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 Chicago to State College?

    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 State College with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

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

    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 State College from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to State College

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $483 or less one-way and $249 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to State College?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago to State College University Park.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago to State College University Park Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Chicago to State College University Park

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State College University Park to Chicago

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to State College

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to State College. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to State College? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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7.3Comfort
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Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

10.0 ExcellentJeremy, Nov 2025ORD - DCA
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Very thoughtful flight attendant offered me water immediately since I had run to make my connection.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

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