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$219+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to State College (SCE)

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SCE
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to State College

Cheapest flights from Chicago to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/187:25 am
ORD
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SCE
Nonstop1h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 2/257:53 pm
SCE
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ORD
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/21$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/196:40 am
ORD
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SCE
1 stop6h 04m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:00 am
SCE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1810:35 am
ORD
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SCE
Nonstop1h 53m
United Airlines
Sat 3/212:03 pm
SCE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/65:26 pm
ORD
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SCE
1 stop4h 12m
American Airlines
Sat 2/712:23 pm
SCE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/206:20 pm
ORD
-
SCE
1 stop4h 10m
United Airlines
Sun 2/227:53 pm
SCE
-
ORD
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/67:15 am
ORD
-
SCE
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 2/72:24 pm
SCE
-
ORD
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/198:50 am
ORD
-
SCE
1 stop4h 18m
United Airlines
Thu 2/267:53 pm
SCE
-
ORD
1 stop4h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/20$299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/67:15 am
ORD
-
SCE
Nonstop2h 00m
United Airlines
Sun 2/82:15 pm
SCE
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 12m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/19$319

Find flight deals from Chicago to State College

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to State College (SCE). 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 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$219
(United Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to State College that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to State College that are best for you.

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ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

7:25 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

State College University Park

Wed 2/25

7:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$219

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

7:25 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

State College University Park

Sun 2/22

7:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$274

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

7:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

State College University Park

Sat 2/7

2:24 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$289

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

7:25 am-10:13 am

Nonstop1h 48m

State College University Park

Thu 2/26

7:53 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$289

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

7:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

State College University Park

Tue 2/10

5:25 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$319

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/6

7:15 am-10:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

State College University Park

Sun 2/8

2:15 pm-3:27 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

$319

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

10:28 am-8:32 pm

2 stops9h 04m

State College University Park

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-2:16 pm

2 stops9h 16m

$340

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

6:00 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$224

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:40 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$234

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:40 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$234

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to State College in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 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 Chicago-State College flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-State College flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-State College flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-State College flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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 Chicago-State College flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to State College

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State College (average of $209). Flying from Chicago to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 CHI to SCE?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to State College. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to State College in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to State College

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to State College. 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 21, 2026.

The most flights from CHI to SCE are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing State College

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to State College. 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 State College. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines from Chicago to State College by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to State College. 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 into for flights to State College from Chicago?

    State College University Park (SCE) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Chicago to State College. You should not have trouble finding flights to University Park from Chicago; the airport handles an average of 7 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 1 airline has flights to the State College airport from Chicago. It is only a 3.9 mi journey from University Park (SCE) to State College’s city center.

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

    United Airlines and American Airlines can get you from Chicago to State College in just under 1h 48m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 526 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $229, United Airlines will fly you from Chicago to State College and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. You may be able to fly from Chicago to State College for 45% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), SkyWest Airlines (74%) or United Airlines (70%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to State College.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Chicago to State College is $219. On average you can expect to pay $439. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park), can usually be booked for $249.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to State College (average of $209). Flying from Chicago to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $260). 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 Chicago to State College

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Chicago to State College. 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 21, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$229Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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