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$126+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to Illinois

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SCE — ORD
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for State College to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$364

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$309 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for State College University Park-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From State College University Park to Illinois
One-way flight from State College University Park to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($39 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from State College University Park to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from State College University Park to Illinois.

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Cheapest flights from State College to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/2211:00 amSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/267:25 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/221:59 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 56mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/265:15 amORD - SCE
2 stops7h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/164:17 pmSCE - STL
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/225:12 amSTL - SCE
2 stops9h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 7/15:43 pmSCE - STL
1 stop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/88:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 8/112:00 pmSCE - MLI
1 stop26h 07mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/155:20 pmMLI - SCE
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 8/1111:55 amSCE - MLI
3 stops7h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/157:10 amMLI - SCE
2 stops6h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$848

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from State College to Illinois that are best for you.

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State College

Fly to

Illinois

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Return

Price

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Tue 7/22

11:00 am-12:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

7:25 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$209

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Tue 7/22

1:59 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

5:15 am-1:34 pm

2 stops7h 19m

$234

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Fri 5/16

4:17 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 5/22

5:12 am-3:37 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$259

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Tue 7/1

5:43 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 7/8

8:00 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$294

State CollegeMoline

SCE - MLI

SCEMLI

State College University Park

Mon 8/11

2:00 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop26h 07m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/15

5:20 pm-10:20 am

1 stop16h 00m

$507

State CollegeMoline

SCE - MLI

SCEMLI

State College University Park

Mon 8/11

11:55 am-6:04 pm

3 stops7h 09m

Moline Quad-City

Fri 8/15

7:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops6h 30m

$848

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Wed 8/27

3:05 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$126

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Mon 5/26

2:00 pm-2:55 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$224

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sun 5/25

8:19 am-12:41 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$234

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Thu 5/15

10:55 am-3:47 pm

1 stop5h 52m

$295

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

Best time to book a flight from State College to Illinois

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State College to Illinois 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from State College to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to Illinois to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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!

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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!

Comfort

7.3

Food

6.6

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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!

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from State College to Illinois, you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the most popular routes from State College to Illinois?

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

    Before booking your flight to Illinois from State College, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: GoJet (82%), Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines( 75%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $170. While the most popular route (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $219 on average our data indicates $956 when flying from State College to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for flights from State College to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from State College to Illinois 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 Illinois

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