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$154+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SCE — CHI
Jan 31 — Feb 71
Sat 1/31
Sat 2/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Chicago

Cheapest flights from State College to Chicago
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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.
Wed 12/314:32 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:25 amORD - SCE
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/30$459
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/30. 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 12/317:45 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:10 amORD - SCE
Nonstop2h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/30$519

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from State College (SCE) to Chicago (CHI). 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 January 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$419

Good round-trip deal

$363 or less

Good one-way deal

$366 or less
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State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Thu 1/22

2:15 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

7:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$209

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Thu 3/19

10:41 am-11:53 am

Nonstop2h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

7:18 am-10:06 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$209

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Wed 5/20

7:31 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

5:00 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 54m

$229

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

9:45 am-6:46 pm

2 stops8h 01m

$234

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Thu 1/15

12:23 pm-4:46 pm

1 stop5h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

5:26 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$249

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Thu 1/15

2:24 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

10:40 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$255

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Fri 1/16

2:15 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

6:17 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop4h 06m

$259

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Fri 1/16

7:54 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

10:40 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$259

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 4/25

10:40 am-2:27 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$154

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sun 2/1

6:35 am-8:01 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$224

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on State College-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for State College-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from State College to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State College to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from State College to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 1, 2026.

When flying from State College to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from State College to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from State College to Chicago. 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 January 1, 2026.

The most flights from SCE to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated January 1, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from State College to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,129 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

YUL - ORD

Crew and customer service are 5 stars. I had a lot of luggage for a very long trip and they were nothing but helpful and found solutions to every problem. It was my first time flying with United, and they really are the friendly skies. Leg room however, on 2/3 flights was terrible. Same for entertainment: There was only a seat-mounted screen on 1/3 flights. It would have been nice to have on the longest leg of the journey.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Chicago?

    For a flight from State College to Chicago, you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. University Park is the only State College airport and it handles 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from State College University Park on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from State College to Chicago?

    For as low as $209, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from State College in 2h 12m. The distance between State College and Chicago is about 526 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from State College to Chicago round-trip?

    Currently priced at $209, United Airlines will fly you from State College to Chicago and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. United Airlines is currently priced 44% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State College to Chicago?

    Consider Air New Zealand (61%), United Airlines (60%) or SkyWest Airlines (59%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State College to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from State College to Chicago is $175. On average you can expect to pay $803. 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 Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from State College to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Chicago 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago (average of $123). Flying from State College to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Chicago. 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 January 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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