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$100+ Cheap flights from State College (SCE) to Illinois

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SCE — ORD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from State College to Illinois

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Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$314

Good round-trip deal

$392 or less

Good one-way deal

$295 or less
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 July 29, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 10/1111:59 amSCE - ORD
1 stop6h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/146:45 amORD - SCE
1 stop6h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 9/55:30 pmSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/77:25 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$209
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:56 amSCE - STL
1 stop6h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/262:04 pmSCE - MLI
1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/306:30 amMLI - SCE
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/2611:56 amSCE - MLI
2 stops10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/306:04 amMLI - SCE
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/17:00 amSCE - STL
1 stop4h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/35:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$409
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 8/216:55 amSCE - PIA
1 stop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/236:55 amPIA - SCE
2 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$473
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:49 amSCE - BMI
2 stops10h 31mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/1611:24 amBMI - SCE
2 stops9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/28$551

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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 CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 10/11

11:59 am-5:26 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/14

6:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

$199

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Fri 9/5

5:30 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop2h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop1h 54m

$209

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Sat 8/30

11:56 am-5:09 pm

1 stop6h 13m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 9/3

6:00 am-12:02 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$224

State CollegeMoline

SCE - MLI

SCEMLI

State College University Park

Tue 8/26

2:04 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 23m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-1:29 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$295

State CollegeMoline

SCE - MLI

SCEMLI

State College University Park

Tue 8/26

6:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/30

7:04 am-5:13 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$305

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Tue 8/26

5:30 pm-9:32 pm

1 stop5h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/2

7:04 pm-2:02 pm

2 stops17h 58m

$419

State CollegePeoria

SCE - PIA

SCEPIA

State College University Park

Thu 8/21

6:55 am-10:13 am

1 stop4h 18m

Greater Peoria

Sat 8/23

6:55 am-9:37 am

2 stops25h 42m

$473

State CollegeBloomington

SCE - BMI

SCEBMI

State College University Park

Sat 12/13

11:49 am-9:20 pm

2 stops10h 31m

Bloomington-Normal

Tue 12/16

11:24 am-10:04 pm

2 stops9h 40m

$551

State CollegeSt. Louis

SCE - STL

SCESTL

State College University Park

Sat 8/30

11:56 am-5:09 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$100

State CollegeChicago

SCE - ORD

SCEORD

State College University Park

Sat 8/16

6:13 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$150

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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 July 29, 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.

Weekly flight availability from State College to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from State College to Illinois. 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 29, 2025.

The most flights from SCE to USIL 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 (3 on average).

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 July 29, 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. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,899 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from State College to Illinois. 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 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?

    While some choose either State College University Park - Lambert-St Louis or State College University Park - Moline Quad-City, State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route 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: SkyWest Airlines (92%), United Airlines (83%), GoJet( 83%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $223. While the most popular route (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $209 on average our data indicates $430 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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from State College to Illinois. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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