There are 6 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji by plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, taxi, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane GRR - BJI
6h 25m$100–478Train, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
19h 48m$244–473Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Bemidjibus
20h 35mDrive 791.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidjicar 791.3 mi
13h 59m$145–209Train, taxi, bus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station to Bagleytaxi
- Take the bus from Bagley to Bemidji State Univ.bus
20h 21m$385–690Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
23h 32m$198–331
Grand Rapids to Bemidji by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji is to drive which costs $140 - $210 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids and arriving at Bemidji via Chicago Bus Station and St. Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Grand Rapids and Bemidji is 577 miles. The road distance is 795.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 48m and costs $240 - $480.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Bemidji bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, depart from Grand Rapids station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji is to fly which takes 6h 25m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 35m.
Grand Rapids to Bemidji bus services, operated by FlixBus-us, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Bemidji is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 9:33 AM in Grand Rapids and 8:33 AM in Bemidji.
What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids to Bemidji via Chicago Bus Station and St. Cloud in around 20h 35m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Detroit Lakes Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from St. Cloud to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Bus from Bagley to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–85
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Grand Rapids to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Rapids to Bemidji is 796 miles. It takes approximately 13h 59m to drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidji.
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