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

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 State College to Illinois.

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

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

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 from State College to Illinois with an airline and back with another airline.

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

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

Which cabin class options are there for flights between State College and Illinois?

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from State College to Illinois?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from State College to Illinois were found on United Airlines ($329) and American Airlines ($339).

Which airlines fly non-stop between State College and Illinois?

There is just one airline that flies from State College to Illinois direct and that is United Airlines . The best round-trip deal found from United Airlines for the route is to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and costs $209.

What’s the earliest departure time from State College to Illinois?

The earliest flight from State College to Illinois departs at 6:30 am , landing in Chicago at 7:48 am.

How many flights are there between State College and Illinois per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from State College and land in Illinois, with an average flight time of 2h 01m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Each week, there are 27 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

How long does a flight from State College to Illinois take?

The duration of a flight to Illinois depends on your arrival airport. The shortest routes to Illinois from State College are to Peoria , which takes 4h 26m , Moline , which takes 4h 32m, and Chicago , which takes 26h 36m.

What’s the latest departure time from State College to Illinois?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from State College to Illinois jets off at 5:57 pm and lands in Chicago at 7:04 pm.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from State College to Illinois

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

10:50 am - 11:48 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 58mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$319United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

8:00 pm - 11:32 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 am - 9:38 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6

6:00 am - 11:33 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

7:15 am - 10:08 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

6:00 am - 9:38 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

8:00 pm - 11:32 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 32m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

8:13 pm - 12:01 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

8:13 pm - 12:01 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 48m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$329United Airlines

Thu, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 27

6:05 am - 11:04 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 59m1 stop Philadelphia

5:20 pm - 10:42 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

4h 22m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

12:16 pm - 5:33 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 17m1 stop Philadelphia

8:29 am - 2:03 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

4h 34m1 stop Philadelphia

$339American Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from State College to Illinois

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

10:33 am - 2:09 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 36m1 stop Philadelphia

4:54 pm - 11:37 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

5h 43m1 stop Philadelphia

$414American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

5:55 pm - 7:00 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 05mnonstop

10:25 am - 1:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 49mnonstop

$417United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

10:30 am - 2:30 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 00m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:25 am - 1:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 49mnonstop

$427United Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

7:10 pm - 11:56 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 46m1 stop Philadelphia

5:48 pm - 11:37 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

4h 49m1 stop Philadelphia

$429American Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

1:53 pm - 2:55 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 02mnonstop

10:25 am - 1:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 49mnonstop

$429United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

8:00 pm - 11:40 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 40m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

10:25 am - 1:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 49mnonstop

$439United Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19

8:00 pm - 7:43 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Pittsburgh

10:25 am - 1:18 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$449United Airlines

Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

6:00 am - 9:38 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

12:55 pm - 6:59 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

5h 04m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$449United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 19

5:53 pm - 6:58 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 05mnonstop

9:27 pm - 9:47 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

11h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$449United Airlines

Sat, Sep 19 - Tue, Sep 22

1:34 pm - 7:39 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 05m1 stop Philadelphia

6:29 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

6h 41m1 stop Philadelphia

$473American Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from State College to Illinois

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

10:50 am - 11:48 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 58mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$319United Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

10:50 am - 11:48 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 58mnonstop

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$359United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:40 pm - 6:52 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 12mnonstop

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$359United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 18

6:40 am - 7:46 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 06mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$369United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Sun, Oct 25

10:50 am - 11:52 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 02mnonstop

6:59 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 53mnonstop

$369United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:40 am - 7:46 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 06mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$369United Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4

10:50 am - 11:52 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 02mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$392United Airlines

Fri, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 11

6:40 am - 7:46 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 06mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$399United Airlines

Sat, Oct 24 - Tue, Oct 27

1:56 pm - 2:55 pmSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 59mnonstop

10:25 am - 1:14 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

1h 49mnonstop

$399United Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

10:50 am - 11:48 amSCE State College University Park-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

1h 58mnonstop

6:50 am - 9:52 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-SCE State College University Park

2h 02mnonstop

$399United Airlines

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KAYAK's insights & trends for State College to Illinois flights

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

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What is the cheapest State College to Illinois flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Illinois from State College found in the last 5 days was to Chicago, at $334 round-trip. The most popular route is from State College (SCE) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $334.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $383 on average. Morning departures are around 16% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Illinois is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $530.

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

No, with an average price for the route of $399, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

The cheapest month for flights from State College to Illinois is February, when tickets cost $315 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $516 and $509 respectively.

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

When flying from State College to Illinois, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to State College, you’ll find the best rates on Saturdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from State College to Illinois?
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 State College to Illinois.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from State College to Illinois?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from State College to Illinois 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 State College to Illinois?
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 from State College to Illinois with an airline and back with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from State College to Illinois?
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 from State College to Illinois up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from State College to the following destinations at these prices or less: Chicago $378 one-way - $446 round-trip

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United AirlinesOverall score based on 10214 reviews

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6.7Food

7.3Comfort

8.1Crew

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Very disappointing that on an international business class flight they would not give me access to the lounge in Boston. They said it was because it was a codeshare flight. International business class should include lounge access regardless of codeshare.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Sep 2026

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