Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to State College (SCE) from $168

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — SCE
Oct 2 — Oct 91

The best prices from Chicago to State College University Park are usually found in February or January, booked 22 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Monday

How to find the cheapest flight from Chicago (CHI) to State College (SCE)

All the information you need to plan the best CHI to SCE flight in 2023: compare Chicago to State College flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in State College.

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$398

One-way from

$209
High demand for flights, 26% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 47% potential price drop
From Chicago (CHI) to State College University Park
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to State College University Park

CHI - SCE

Price

$398 - $745

SCE

Temperature

28.4 - 69.8 °F

SCE

Rainfall

2.4 - 3.9 inches

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

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 101% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to State College?

To save on the cost of your flight from Chicago to State College, book at least 23 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 25% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $458 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $562.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to State College?

Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to State College from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $456 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $188. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in May.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to State College (CHI - SCE)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to State College in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 32% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to State College

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Cheap American Airlines flights from Chicago to State College

Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Chicago to State College. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.

Cheap Chicago to State College flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for CHI to SCE flights for September, October
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Chicago to State College 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to State College from Chicago found for this year
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Non-stop flights to State College from Chicago

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One-way flights to State College from Chicago

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Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

Nonstop1h 46m

State College University Park

Tue 10/31

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

Nonstop1h 46m

State College University Park

Tue 10/31

1 stop4h 47m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/25

1 stop4h 25m

State College University Park

Tue 10/31

1 stop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/1

1 stop16h 14m

State College University Park

Sun 12/3

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/1

2 stops7h 07m

State College University Park

Sun 12/3

1 stop6h 54m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/1

2 stops5h 23m

State College University Park

Sun 12/3

2 stops6h 49m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/1

Nonstop1h 47m

State College University Park

Sun 12/3

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/7

Nonstop1h 46m

State College University Park

Mon 10/9

Nonstop1h 54m

Chicago O'Hare IntlState College University Park

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/4

Nonstop1h 51m

State College University Park

Wed 4/24

Nonstop2h 10m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing State College

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to State College, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible customer service and delayed my entire honey moon causing a disaster. Will never use again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible customer service and delayed my entire honey moon causing a disaster. Will never use again.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews

Overall

7.4

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Horrible customer service and delayed my entire honey moon causing a disaster. Will never use again.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to State College flights.

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 3 inbound flights from Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have 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.

Can I find flights from Chicago to State College for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to State College for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $168, but on average you can expect to pay $288.

Are there nonstop flights from Chicago to State College for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 15 direct flights from Chicago to State College under $200. A good price for a nonstop flight from Chicago to State College is less than $466.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to State College for under $300?

There are currently 10+ open flights from Chicago to State College within the next 7 days for less than $300.

What days are nonstop flights available from Chicago to State College?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Chicago to State College on average per day?

Per day, 10 flights depart from Chicago to State College on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 20% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 80% of flight departures

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 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 529 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to State College round-trip?

Currently priced at $168, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on American Airlines for as low as $207. You may be able to fly from Chicago to State College for 63% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

Consider American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%) or Air Wisconsin (100%) 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 $209. On average you can expect to pay $307. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park), can usually be booked for $198.

What does ORD to SCE mean?

ORD and SCE are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to SCE refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to State College University Park Airport. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to State College

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to State College choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$182Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Chicago to State College

See what time of day planes typically take off from Chicago to State College
1%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
32%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
67%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to State College

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Chicago to State College
Sunday2daily flights
Monday4daily flights
Tuesday3daily flights
Wednesday4daily flights
Thursday4daily flights
Friday4daily flights
Saturday4daily flights

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