Cheap Flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania
Cheap Flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,500–12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania for specific travel dates.
2027-01-01
ORD - SCE
Economy | Non stop | 5 left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-03
ORD - SCE
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 8,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-10
ORD - SCE
Economy | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
ORD - SCE
Economy | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
ORD - SCE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
2026-11-09
ORD - SCE
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Chicago to State College Pennsylvania flight facts
Distance
529 mi
852 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
State College Pennsylvania is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in State College Pennsylvania
SCE · University Park
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Chicago - Harrisburg · Harrisburg is 73 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Flights Chicago - Lancaster · Lancaster is 96 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Flights Chicago - Scranton · Scranton is 116 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Flights Chicago - Allentown · Allentown is 127 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Flights Chicago - Pittsburgh · Pittsburgh is 127 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Flights Chicago - Baltimore · Baltimore is 131 mi from State College Pennsylvania
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to State College Pennsylvania.
Chicago and State College Pennsylvania are about 529 miles (852 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 529-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
State College Pennsylvania is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in State College Pennsylvania: University Park (SCE).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into State College Pennsylvania, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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