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

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:41 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:06 am.

The flight takes about 2h 11m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from State College to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from State College to Chicago takes 2h 11m, 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 State College to Chicago range from $310 to $519, with an average of $387 over the past 12 months. Anything below $310 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $387 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $363 round-trip via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD), compared to $387 for nonstop.

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 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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $319 to $1,491. 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 $227, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Ace
• Dollar

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 $28:

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

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).

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

• Philadelphia (PHL) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 29% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from State College to Chicago. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $319 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $617, a difference of $298.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between State College and Chicago.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 5h 06m 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.

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

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.

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.