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

Currently priced at $209, American Airlines will fly you from State College to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $269. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State College to Chicago flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago?

The cheapest flight price from State College to Chicago is $175. On average you can expect to pay $786. The most popular route, (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $224.

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

Consider GoJet (71%), Air New Zealand (69%) or United Airlines (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State College to Chicago.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 60% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Chicago. Flights to Chicago from State College in February are about $392 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $217.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 State College-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

For a flight from State College to Chicago, you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. University Park is the only State College airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from State College University Park on a regular basis.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Round-trip from	$209 (American Airlines)
Popular in	June
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Average price	$369
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Good one-way deal	$267 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from State College to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

Fri 9/261:53 pmSCE - ORD

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/298:37 amORD - SCE

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$209

Fri 6/67:00 amSCE - ORD

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/87:25 amORD - SCE

Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$269

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Fri 9/261:53 pmSCE - ORD

1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/298:37 amORD - SCE

1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$209

Fri 6/67:00 amSCE - ORD

Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines

Sun 6/87:25 amORD - SCE

Nonstop1h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1

$269

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Mon 4/73:55 pmSCE - ORD

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Tue 4/86:45 amORD - SCE

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$560

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$289

Thu 5/152:07 pmSCE - ORD

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Nonstop1h 58mUnited Airlines

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$288

One-way flights from State College to Chicago
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Sat 5/175:35 pmSCE - ORD

Nonstop2h 01mUnited Airlines

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$273

Sat 5/176:19 amSCE - ORD

1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines

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8:37 am-4:35 pm

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*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 State College-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on State College-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from State College-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on State College-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 State College-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

When flying from State College to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from State College to Chicago

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

Rainfall in Chicago by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from State College to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,616 reviews

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

8,616 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,616 reviews

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

8,616 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from State College to Chicago?
For a flight from State College to Chicago, you will be flying from University Park. State College University Park (SCE) is just 3.9 mi from the center of the city. University Park is the only State College airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 2 airlines have flights to Chicago from State College University Park on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from State College to Chicago round-trip?
Currently priced at $209, American Airlines will fly you from State College to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $269. American Airlines is currently priced 46% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most reliable airlines from State College to Chicago?
Consider GoJet (71%), Air New Zealand (69%) or United Airlines (69%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from State College to Chicago.
What are the cheapest flights from State College to Chicago?
The cheapest flight price from State College to Chicago is $175. On average you can expect to pay $786. The most popular route, (State College University Park - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $224.
Can I find deals for flights from State College to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on State College to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from State College to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from State College to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from State College to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from State College to Chicago 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 Chicago?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State College to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from State College to Chicago 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
United Airlines	Cheapest$230	Average$413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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