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

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UA4522
UA United
CR7
6:30 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
CDT
2h 12m
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UA4656
UA United
CRJ
6:30 AM
EDT
7:39 AM
CDT
2h 9m
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UA4536
UA United
CR5
8:00 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA5656
UA United
CR5
10:35 AM
EDT
11:31 AM
CDT
1h 56m
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UA5579
UA United
CR5
10:54 AM
EDT
11:59 AM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4566
UA United
CR5
4:10 PM
EDT
5:12 PM
CDT
2h 2m
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UA4475
UA United
CR5
5:34 PM
EDT
6:39 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA5517
UA United
CR5
5:40 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4511
UA United
CR5
5:45 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4555
UA United
CR5
6:15 PM
EDT
7:21 PM
CDT
2h 6m
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UA4559
UA United
CR5
7:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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UA4409
UA United
CR5
7:21 PM
EDT
8:26 PM
CDT
2h 5m
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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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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
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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
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UA4545
UA United
CR5
3:54 PM
CDT T2
6:46 PM
EDT
1h 52m
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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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State College to Chicago
1 carrier, 62 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 527 mi 1h 56m nonstop -1h behind 8 1-stop hubs

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, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SCE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 62 CR5, CR7, CRJ 1h56-2h12 Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
CR5 Bombardier CRJ-550 – UA
CR7 Bombardier CRJ-700 – UA
CRJ Bombardier CRJ – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (62 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, SCE to ORD direction.
Mon
11
flights
Tue
11
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
10
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
66
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SCE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
269
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
SCE → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
Return
ORD → SCE
42%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from State College

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric SCE→ORD JST→ORD MDT→ORD
Distance from SCE 63 mi 73 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 5
Weekly flights 62 7 139
Flight time 1h 56m 1h 57m 1h 55m
Airports within 200 miles of SCE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in State College, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
527 mi / 847 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 56m to 2h 12m.
Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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

Key statistics for the State College to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance527 mi / 847 km
Flight time1h 56m to 2h 12m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights62 out / 66 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: SCE
IATA / ICAOSCE / KUNV
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation1,239 ft / 378 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SCE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from State College Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 56m to 2h 12m. The route covers 527 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from SCE to ORD. The return direction has about 66 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CMH, MKE, PIT, MSP, MCO, SJC, PHL and IAD. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind State College.
Yes, return flights from ORD to SCE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JST and MDT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SCE to ORD

State College Regional Airport (SCE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 62 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 62 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 128 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CMH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Johnstown (JST) and Harrisburg (MDT).