Chicago to State College (ORD–SCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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527 mi airlines 66/wk
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Flight Schedule 28 flights Verified 15m ago
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UA5557
UA United
CR5
7:23 AM
CDT T2
10:19 AM
EDT
1h 56m
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UA4652
UA United
CR5
8:30 AM
CDT T2
12:10 PM
EDT
2h 40m
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UA4568
UA United
CR5
10:30 AM
CDT T2
1:23 PM
EDT
1h 53m
M T W T F S S
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UA4517
UA United
CR5
1:55 PM
CDT T2
4:45 PM
EDT
1h 50m
M T W T F S S
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UA5516
UA United
CR5
2:00 PM
CDT T2
4:52 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4415
UA United
CR5
2:04 PM
CDT T2
4:56 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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UA4584
UA United
CR5
2:04 PM
CDT T2
4:56 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4545
UA United
CR5
3:54 PM
CDT T2
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4618
UA United
CR5
3:54 PM
CDT T2
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4561
UA United
CR5
3:54 PM
CDT T2
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 52m
M T W T F S S
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UA4519
UA United
CR5
5:55 PM
CDT T2
8:40 PM
EDT
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA6011
UA United
CRJ
6:00 PM
CDT T2
8:54 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA5322
UA United
CRJ
6:00 PM
CDT T2
8:54 PM
EDT
1h 54m
M T W T F S S
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UA4452
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA4559
UA United
CR5
9:15 PM
CDT T2
11:59 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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UA4656
UA United
CRJ
6:30 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
CDT
2h 9m
M T W T F S S
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UA4522
UA United
CR7
6:30 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
CDT
2h 12m
M T W T F S S
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UA4536
UA United
CR5
8:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5579
UA United
CR5
10:54 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5656
UA United
CR5
12:41 PM
EDT
1:43 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4566
UA United
CR5
4:10 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 2m
M T W T F S S
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UA4475
UA United
CR5
5:34 PM
EDT
6:39 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA5517
UA United
CR5
5:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4511
UA United
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4555
UA United
CR5
6:15 PM
EDT
7:21 PM
CDT
2h 6m
M T W T F S S
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UA4559
UA United
CR5
7:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4409
UA United
CR5
7:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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UA4581
UA United
CR5
7:41 PM
EDT
8:46 PM
CDT
2h 5m
M T W T F S S
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Chicago to State College
1 carrier, 66 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 66 Flights/wk 527 mi 1h 44m nonstop +1h ahead 9 1-stop hubs

ORD–SCE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 9 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–SCE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 66 CR5, CRJ 1h44-2h40 44% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (66 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to SCE direction.
Mon
12
flights
Tue
12
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
15
Nonstop flights
66
Outbound / wk
62
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to SCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
394
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → SCE
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
44%
Return
SCE → ORD
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
State College is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · SCE: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in State College.
Distance & Flight Time
527 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 44m to 2h 40m.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

ORD–SCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to State College route.
Route details
Distance527 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 44m to 2h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights66 out / 62 return
1-stop connections9 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: SCE
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to SCE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to State College Regional Airport take approximately 1h 44m to 2h 40m. The route covers 527 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 66 nonstop flights per week from ORD to SCE. The return direction has about 62 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, CRW, DAL, MCO, PBI, PIT, IAD, PHL and MSP. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
State College is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from SCE to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ORD to SCE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and State College Regional Airport (SCE) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to SCE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to SCE ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (847 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 62 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

9 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.