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How to get fromChicago to Bemidjiby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Bemidji by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane ORD - BJI
    5h 45m
    $64–319

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    15h 19m
    $78–279

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    15h 50m
    $69–219

  4. Drive 615.8 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Bemidjicar car 615.8 mi
    11h
    $113–163

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane MDW - BJI
    5h 57m
    $88–459

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane MKE - BJI
    6h 52m
    $120–680

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Hector International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Hector International Airport (FAR)plane plane ORD - FAR
    2. Drive from Fargo-Airport-FAR to Bemidjicar car
    6h 53m
    $76–350

  8. Bus via Waukesha

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerdbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus bus
    17h 40m
    $84–225

Chicago to Bemidji by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?

Delta and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bemidji State Univ. via Minneapolis and Brainerd in around 15h 50m.

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