IL → PA · about 513 miles
Chicago to State College bus schedule
FlixBus runs 12 direct buses a week from Chicago to State College. The fastest takes 12 hours 25 minutes; the first bus leaves at 12:25 PM and the last at 7:15 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 12h 25m
- First bus
- 12:25 PM
- Last bus
- 7:15 PM
Every bus on this route stops at State College Regional Airport (SCE).
Timetable
Every bus leaves from Chicago Bus Station and arrives at State College Univ Park Airport. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:25 PM | 1:50 AM +1 day | 12h 25m | Daily except Wed | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:15 PM | 10:20 AM +1 day | 14h 05m | Daily except Tue | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in State College The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the bus in Chicago
Where the bus stops in State College
Return trip: State College to Chicago
Questions
How long is the bus from Chicago to State College?
The fastest direct bus takes 12 hours 25 minutes.
What time is the first bus from Chicago to State College?
The earliest departure is at 12:25 PM (Daily except Wed) and the last at 7:15 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from Chicago to State College?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in Chicago?
Buses to State College leave from Chicago Bus Station.
Does the bus from Chicago to State College stop at State College Regional Airport?
Yes, every one: at State College (SCE - Airport).