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$209+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — ORD
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from State College University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in September or June, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from State College to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$349 or less

Good one-way deal

$321 or less
From State College University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Cheapest flights from State College to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:30 pmSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/67:25 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/297:24 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 8/317:00 amORD - SCE
2 stops6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$234

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

State College

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Wed 9/3

5:30 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$209

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Fri 8/29

7:24 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

7:00 am-2:42 pm

2 stops6h 42m

$234

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 8/9

11:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$224

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 8/16

6:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$232

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Deals found on 7/1

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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from State College to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 14 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCE to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from State College to O'Hare Intl. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

The most flights from SCE to ORD are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    State College University Park (SCE), located 3.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl. 1 airline have flights from University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from State College University Park to Chicago O'Hare Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with prices starting at $209. Another option worth looking into is American Airlines, starting at $234 round trip. United Airlines is currently priced 49% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (89%), United Airlines (86%) or GoJet (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is $178. On average you can expect to pay $644. The most popular route, (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $209.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on State College to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from State College to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from State College to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
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United AirlinesCheapest$221Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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