Chicago to State College: Road Trip Guide & Distance
How far is Chicago from State College?
The distance from Chicago to State College is 512.1 miles (824.1 km) as the crow flies. State College is located E of Chicago. By car, the driving distance is approximately 566.9 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Chicago in Illinois and State College in Pennsylvania.
This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.
Coordinates come from public place data for Chicago and State College. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.
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Quick Facts
Did You Know?
- At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 171 hours of non-stop walking
- By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
- You could travel this distance about 48.6 times to circle the Earth's equator