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$154+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — SCE
Jan 27 — Feb 31
Mon 1/27
Mon 2/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(American Airlines)

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September

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Average price

$353

Good round-trip deal

$305 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 or less
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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 22, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 3/67:30 amORD - SCE
Nonstop1h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/136:15 amSCE - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/22$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 5/316:40 amORD - SCE
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/24:44 pmSCE - ORD
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/22$313

Find flights from Chicago to State College within your budget

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ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

7:30 am-10:16 am

Nonstop1h 46m

State College University Park

Thu 3/13

6:15 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$269

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

6:40 am-11:47 am

1 stop4h 07m

State College University Park

Mon 6/2

4:44 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$313

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/13

6:30 am-1:37 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$154

ChicagoState College

ORD - SCE

ORDSCE

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

7:22 am-10:20 am

Nonstop1h 58m

$194

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Deals found on 1/22

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to State College

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to State College including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $367). Flying from Chicago to State College in April is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to State College in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to SCE are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Rainfall in State College by month

Plan your trip to State College by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in State College ranges from 2.4 - 3.9 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit State College when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

Temperature in State College by month

Plan your trip to State College by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to State College, 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 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 28.4 F).

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 22, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,975 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

United Airlines flights seem to always use a bus to/from the boarding gate to the plane. Can they not get their own gate? This time there was no lift when leaving the plane and people in wheelchairs somehow had to climb down the steps to the ground to get to the bus. I udon’t know how some managed that!

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 5 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.

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

    Currently priced at $269, 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 $313. You may be able to fly from Chicago to State College for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    Consider SkyWest Airlines (76%), Republic Airways (75%) 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 $279. On average you can expect to pay $489. The most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - State College University Park), can usually be booked for $269.

  • 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 $367). Flying from Chicago to State College in April is currently the most expensive (average of $576). 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 Chicago to State College

Discover the top 2 airlines 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$228Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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