There are 5 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji by plane, train, bus, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Amtrak)
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
8h 7m$80–398Train, 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$375–588Bus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
20h 2mDrive 791.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Rapids to Bemidjicar 791.3 mi
13h 59m$145–209Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
21h 15m
Grand Rapids to Bemidji by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 8h 7m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Rapids station to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station and arriving at Bemidji via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.
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 $370 - $600.
It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji, including transfers.
Grand Rapids to Bemidji bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station.
The best way to get from Grand Rapids to Bemidji is to fly which takes 8h 7m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 20h 2m.
Grand Rapids to Bemidji bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Bemidji is 1h behind Grand Rapids. It is currently 3:47 PM in Grand Rapids and 2:47 PM in Bemidji.
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.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Bus from Minneapolis to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $55–85
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- Badger Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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