Flying from University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from University Park Airport to Chicago and you'll be in the air for around 1 hour 53 minutes.
University Park Airport is located in State College. Operating on the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 1 hour behind State College.
Leave enough time to make your flight from SCE to Chicago. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like August or holiday times such as summer and spring break will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.
You can book a nonstop flight from University Park Airport to Chicago that lands at O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Book your seat with United. This well-known airline operates direct flights from University Park Airport to Chicago.
Once you've booked cheap tickets from University Park Airport to Chicago, get your travel documents in order. A visa or passport isn't necessary since you're travelling within United States. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, like an ID card or driver's licence, you're good to go.
Located around 10 kilometres from central State College, SCE can be reached in approximately 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 29 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to SCE? If you're boarding an early flight from University Park Airport to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from University Park Airport (SCE) to Chicago
₹ 18,995 is the best price for a one-way ticket from University Park Airport to Chicago. Return flights start at ₹ 17,753. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SCE to Chicago, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 54 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to ORD if you're catching a late flight from University Park Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Following your flight from University Park Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which typically takes 46 minutes.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from SCE to Chicago at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from University Park Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from University Park Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from SCE to Chicago in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
After booking your flight from University Park Airport to Chicago, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.
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