State College to Chicago (SCE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SCE–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 527 miles in approximately 1h 56m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ | 100 | CR5, CR7, CRJ | 1h56-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | NZ |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Chicago from State College
| Metric | SCE→ORD | JST→ORD | MDT→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SCE | – | 63 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 8 |
| Weekly flights | 121 | 7 | 172 |
| Flight time | 1h 56m | 1h 58m | 1h 55m |
Travel Essentials
SCE: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in State College, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
SCE–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SCE to ORD
State College Regional Airport (SCE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 121 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SCE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SCE to ORD ranges from 1 hours 56 minutes to 2 hours 12 minutes. The route covers a distance of 527 miles (847 km). There are approximately 121 weekly flights outbound and 110 return, totaling 231 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johnstown (JST) and Harrisburg (MDT).