Find coaches from Chicago to State College

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Next departures from Chicago to State College on 9 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Downtown Greyhound Station
State College Arpt (E)Cheapest
FlixBus
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
State College Arpt (E)Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Downtown Greyhound Station
State College Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
537-517 W. Jackson Blvd
State College Arpt (E)No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Chicago 95Th & Dan Ryan
State College Bus StationNo tags

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Bus Chicago to State College: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$111
Average bus trip duration19h 35m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure10:00
Distance510 miles
Latest bus departure23:50

Chicago to State College Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Chicago - State College

  1. How far is State College from Chicago by coach?

    The journey from Chicago to State College by coach covers an approximate distance of 513 miles (827 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Chicago to State College without flying?

    To travel from Chicago to State College without flying, you can take the coaches. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$135
10/10
US$63
11/10
US$61
12/10
US$58
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to State College was searched and found on 12 Oct 2025 with a price of US$58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Chicago to State College as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$58 to US$196 for a bus ticket from Chicago to State College based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$58, which is on 2025-10-12.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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