There are 6 ways to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BJI - GRR
8h 18m$135–667Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
20h 6m$246–474Bus
- Take the bus from Bemidji to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationbus
20h 20m$191–311Drive 791.8 mi
- Drive from Bemidji to Grand Rapidscar 791.8 mi
14h$145–209Bus, taxi, train
- Take the bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagleybus
- Take the taxi from Bagley to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
20h 33m$383–695Bus via Saint Cloud
- Take the bus from Bemidji to St. Cloudbus
- Take the bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapidsbus
21h 5m
Bemidji to Grand Rapids by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 14h.
The fastest way to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Bemidji to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Bemidji and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Minneapolis Bus Station and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 20m.
The distance between Bemidji and Grand Rapids is 578 miles. The road distance is 796.4 miles.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus and train which takes 20h 6m and costs $240 - $480.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Bemidji to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Bemidji station.
The best way to get from Bemidji to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 8h 18m and costs $130 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $190 - $320 and takes 20h 20m.
Bemidji to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Grand Rapids is 1h ahead of Bemidji. It is currently 1:49 AM in Bemidji and 2:49 AM in Grand Rapids.
What companies run services between Bemidji, MN, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta flies from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bemidji to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Minneapolis Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, LaSalle, and Chicago Union Station in around 20h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Minneapolis, Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Bemidji to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Bemidji State Univ. to Bagley
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Bemidji to St. Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Cloud to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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Yes, the driving distance between Bemidji to Grand Rapids is 796 miles. It takes approximately 14h to drive from Bemidji to Grand Rapids.
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