PA → IL · about 513 miles
State College to Chicago bus schedule
FlixBus runs 12 direct buses a week from State College to Chicago. The fastest takes 12 hours 30 minutes; the first bus leaves at 1:55 AM and the last at 4:25 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses a week
- 12
- Fastest trip
- 12h 30m
- First bus
- 1:55 AM
- Last bus
- 4:25 PM
Every bus on this route stops at State College Regional Airport (SCE).
Timetable
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 | Stops | Bus company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:55 AM | 1:25 PM | 12h 30m | Daily except Wed | State College Univ Park Airport to Chicago Bus Station | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:25 PM | 5:40 AM +1 day | 14h 15m | Daily except Tue | State College Univ Park Airport to Chicago 95th / Dan Ryan | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Return trip: Chicago to State College
Questions
How long is the bus from State College to Chicago?
The fastest direct bus takes 12 hours 30 minutes.
What time is the first bus from State College to Chicago?
The earliest departure is at 1:55 AM (Daily except Wed) and the last at 4:25 PM (Daily except Tue).
Which bus companies go from State College to Chicago?
FlixBus runs direct buses on this route.
Where do I catch the bus in State College?
Buses to Chicago leave from State College (SCE - Airport).
Does the bus from State College to Chicago stop at State College Regional Airport?
Yes, every one: at State College (SCE - Airport).