United States Β· 526 miles (847 km)

State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) flights

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10,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Air Canada Aeroplan

An economy award from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD): 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.

How many miles SCE to ORD costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines10,000$30.60
Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines12,000$5.60–355.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines15,000$5.60–45.60
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines17,500$5.60
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines19,500$5.60
TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines30,000$50.40

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from SCE to ORD

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    United AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SCE to ORD with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

SCE to ORD 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
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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SCE to ORD: common questions

How many miles does SCE to ORD cost?

In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (10,000), Emirates Skywards (12,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SCE to ORD?

United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from State College (SCE) to Chicago (ORD).

How far is State College from Chicago by plane?

State College (SCE) and Chicago (ORD) 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 SCE to ORD 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.

Where can I connect between State College and Chicago?

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.