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

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

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International 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 38m
    $74–359

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    14h 40m
    $181–349

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus Jefferson Lines 927
    14h 45m
    $119–205

  4. Drive 615.8 mi

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

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane MDW - BJI
    5h 41m
    $84–439

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 57m
    $119–572

  7. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus
    16h 39m
    $138–217

Chicago to Bemidji by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$181Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bemidji via Minneapolis in around 14h 45m.

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