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How to get fromGrand Rapids to Bemidjiby plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane plane GRR - BJI
    8h 7m
    $80–398

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus
    19h 48m
    $375–588

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus
    20h 2m

  4. Drive  791.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidjicar car 791.3 mi
    13h 59m
    $145–209

  5. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus bus
    21h 15m

Grand Rapids to Bemidji by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 574 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?

Delta flies 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 Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Bemidji via Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 20h 2m.

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