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Among airlines operating State College to Chicago flights:

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

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

Only United Airlines operates flights between State College and Chicago.

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $372 round-trip, compared to $408 via a layover through Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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.

Connecting flights from State College to Chicago most commonly pass through:

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 50% on the State College to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $308. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:36 am
• Latest: departs at 5:57 pm and lands at 8:03 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 30% above the route average of $371. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from State College to Chicago takes 2h 06m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,375. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from State College to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $220, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 21m, compared with 5h 12m via Philadelphia (PHL).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from State College to Chicago range from $289 to $510, with an average of $371 over the past 12 months. Anything below $289 counts as a good deal.