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Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to State College

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to State College flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to State College

Chicago O'Hare International to State College: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to State College below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than State College.

Chicago to State College: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundج.م.‏ 10,451
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 52 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week111

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to State College: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to State College is ج.م.‏ 9,767. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to State College.
United, SkyWest Airlines and GoJet Airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare International to State College.
As of February 2026, there are 111 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to State College.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to State College is usually March.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to State College Airport on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to State College but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to State College is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, United offers the cheapest flight tickets to State College.

Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Park Airport (SCE): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.

  • Flights from ORD to SCE start from 08:45 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last departure is at 18:35 with United Airlines. In total, there are 30 weekly O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport flights.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ORD to SCE flight.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Flying into State College (and then exploring more of United States!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport.

  • The airline most travellers fly with on this route is United Airlines.

  • With 70.26% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating ORD to SCE flights.

  • If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and SCE:

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Newark Liberty International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Park Airport (SCE)

  • ج.م.‏ 10,451 is currently the lowest price for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م.‏ 9,767. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to SCE, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure date.

  • August is the cheapest month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to SCE.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • 74.85% of flights that depart O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To get to O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The journey on public transport will take about 55 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:

Arriving at University Park Airport (SCE)

Getting from University Park Airport (SCE) to central State College

  • From University Park Airport, State College is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there by public transport typically takes 30 minutes.

When to fly to University Park Airport (SCE)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to State College in February.

  • When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to University Park Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in State College, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 30ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ORD to SCE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've done State College, now it's time to explore more of United States. Travel about 322 kilometres east to New York to tick off its must-visit sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're ready to explore another corner of United States, head for Philadelphia, roughly 241 kilometres east of State College. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are highlights.

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