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$174+ Cheap flights from Illinois to State College (SCE)

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 9/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — SCE
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to State College

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to State College flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$209
(United Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$494

Good round-trip deal

$382 or less

Good one-way deal

$298 or less
From Illinois to State College University Park
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to State College
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to State College. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/37:25 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/52:04 pmSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/32:39 pmORD - SCE
1 stop4h 48mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$229
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/256:45 amORD - SCE
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/18:00 amSCE - ORD
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$230
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/31:15 pmORD - SCE
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/44:09 pmSCE - ORD
2 stops8h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$269
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/2512:55 pmORD - SCE
1 stop6h 32mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/11:58 pmSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 10/188:50 amORD - SCE
1 stop4h 12mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/156:45 amSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$294
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/31:15 pmORD - SCE
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/67:07 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sun 10/125:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/185:35 pmSCE - STL
1 stop6h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$364
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 12/106:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop6h 01mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/131:31 pmSCE - STL
2 stops6h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$405
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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.
Sun 10/266:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/2911:59 amSCE - STL
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/8$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 9/118:15 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 47mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/136:00 amSCE - STL
1 stop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/8$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 10/95:00 amSTL - SCE
1 stop4h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/135:30 pmSCE - STL
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$607

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to State College that are best for you.

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ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

State College University Park

Sun 11/9

6:45 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$209

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

7:25 am-10:19 am

Nonstop1h 54m

State College University Park

Sat 10/4

5:35 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$209

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

2:39 pm-8:27 pm

1 stop4h 48m

State College University Park

Sun 10/5

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

$258

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:50 am-2:02 pm

1 stop4h 12m

State College University Park

Sat 11/15

6:45 am-8:00 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$294

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

1:15 pm-6:49 pm

1 stop4h 34m

State College University Park

Mon 10/6

7:07 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$329

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

5:00 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 34m

State College University Park

Sun 11/16

6:59 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$329

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

6:45 am-2:41 pm

1 stop6h 56m

State College University Park

Sat 11/15

1:25 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops7h 15m

$334

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

8:50 am-2:02 pm

1 stop4h 12m

State College University Park

Sat 9/27

6:55 am-8:06 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$339

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

9:05 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 54m

State College University Park

Mon 11/10

10:35 am-7:41 am

1 stop22h 06m

$347

St. LouisState College

STL - SCE

STLSCE

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/12

5:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop4h 21m

State College University Park

Sat 10/18

5:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$364

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to State College

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State College (average of $367). Flying from Illinois to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 IL to SCE?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to State College as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Illinois to State College

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from USIL 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).

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Illinois to State College in 1h 54m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Illinois to State College is about 526 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular route from Illinois to State College is Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park. You may also consider Lambert-St Louis - State College University Park or Chicago Midway - State College University Park.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Illinois to State College consider choosing SkyWest Airlines (85%), United Airlines (76%) or Republic Airways (75%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $421 for a flight from Illinois to State College. The cheapest flight overall is $298 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park) is currently priced at $209.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to State College (average of $367). Flying from Illinois to State College in March is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 2 airlines flying from Illinois to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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