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- This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: May 21 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 22 atDestination city: State CollegeDestination location: N. Atherton Street Bus TerminalOperated by: Amtrak
Vehicle: BusDuration: - Departure time: May 21 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 22 atDestination city: State CollegeDestination location: N. Atherton Street Bus TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
- Departure time: May 21 atDeparture city: ChicagoDeparture location: Chicago (Union Station), ILArrival time: May 22 atDestination city: State CollegeDestination location: N. Atherton Street Bus TerminalOperated by: AmtrakVehicle: BusDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Chicago to State CollegeAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach State College. The journey takes about 18 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Chicago to State College: Trip Overview
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Based on 5131 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $230.00
Chicago to State College Train
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The cheapest trip from Chicago to State College was searched and found on May 21, 2025 with a price of $247To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Chicago to State College, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $247 to $657 for a train ticket from Chicago to State College based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $247 which is on 2025-05-21.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Chicago and State College is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in State College.
No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to State College, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Chicago and State College, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
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Did you know?
Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.
The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.
Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.
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