What is the cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji?

The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji?

The fastest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to train and fly which takes 7h 29m and costs $120 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Springfield and Bemidji?

No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Bemidji State Univ. via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 15m.

How far is it from Springfield to Bemidji?

The distance between Springfield and Bemidji is 765 miles. The road distance is 698.3 miles.

How do I travel from Springfield to Bemidji without a car?

The best way to get from Springfield to Bemidji without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 33m and costs $110 - $420.

How long does it take to get from Springfield to Bemidji?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Springfield to Bemidji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Springfield to Bemidji bus from?

Springfield to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.

Bus or fly from Springfield to Bemidji?

The best way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to bus which takes 21h 15m and costs $100 - $340. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $95 - $410 and takes 8h 27m.

Where does the Springfield to Bemidji bus arrive?

Springfield to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Springfield to Bemidji?

Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Bemidji is 698 miles. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Springfield to Bemidji.

Where can I stay near Bemidji?

There are 14+ hotels available in Bemidji.

Springfield to Bemidji - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Bemidji by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
best
1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louis
2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)STL - BJI
7h 29m
$127–621
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)SPI - BJI
8h 27m
$95–401
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
3. Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
19h 33m
$112–412
Bus
1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
4. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
21h 15m
$106–337
Drive 694.3 mi
1. Drive from Springfield to Bemidji694.3 mi
13h 21m
$127–183
Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Hector International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Hector International Airport (FAR)SPI - FAR
2. Take the bus from Fargo to Bemidji State Univ.
11h 4m
$272–1,421
Bus via Peoria
1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Brainerd
5. Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
24h 10m

Springfield to Bemidji by train and bus

7Weekly Services

19h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 761 mi
Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Bemidji State Univ. via Chicago Bus Station, Minneapolis, and Brainerd in around 21h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 4 times a day.

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