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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 8:47 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 12:12 am.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 17m, covering 526 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 O'Hare Intl Airport range from $318 to $526, with an average of $403 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 29% above the $403 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 $402 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.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet CRJ-550 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $2,034. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $320.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from State College University Park (SCE) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Connecting flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: 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 First Class

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