Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE): United Airlines. The two airports are 526 miles (847 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 4 ways to fly it with one stop, through Madison, Dulles and Philadelphia and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to SCE
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to SCE with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
ORD to SCE with one stop
4 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Madison (MSN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
ORD to SCE: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to SCE?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to State College (SCE).
How far is Chicago from State College by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and State College (SCE) are 526 miles (847 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to SCE award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does ORD to SCE cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to SCE with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Chicago and State College?
The most direct connections are through Madison (MSN), Dulles (IAD), Philadelphia (PHL) and Charlotte (CLT). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Madison.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.