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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to State College:

• Earliest: departs at 6:50 am and lands at 8:46 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 1:51 am.

The flight takes about 1h 56m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to State College.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to State College takes 1h 56m, covering 511 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to State College range from $308 to $529, with an average of $401 over the past 12 months. Anything below $308 counts as a good deal.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $401 round-trip, compared to $551 via a layover through Philadelphia (PHL).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to State College flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $339 to $1,177. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to State College are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $268, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

State College University Park Airport (SCE) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $35 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Budget
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Avis
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago to State College may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at State College University Park (SCE).

Most connecting flights from Chicago to State College pass through Philadelphia (PHL), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Chicago to State College. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $349 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $567, a difference of $218.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Chicago and State College.

State College is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago to State College flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.