There are 8 ways to get from Joliet to Bemidji by train, plane, bus, 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.
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane ORD - BJI
6h 54m$79–366Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
17h 6m$196–368Train, bus via Park Ridge
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the bus from Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
20h 23m$138–247Drive 619.9 mi
- Drive from Joliet to Bemidjicar 619.9 mi
11h 28m$114–164Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtraktrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MDW - BJI
6h 34m$99–463Train, train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane MKE - BJI
9h 22m$134–579Train, taxi, bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center 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
17h 14m$340–599Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus FlixBus 2548
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
20h 24m$135–218
Joliet to Bemidji by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Bemidji is to drive which costs $110 - $170 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Bemidji is to train and fly which takes 6h 34m and costs $95 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Bemidji via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and St. Cloud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 24m.
The distance between Joliet and Bemidji is 580 miles. The road distance is 623.5 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Bemidji without a car is to train and bus which takes 17h 6m and costs $190 - $370.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Joliet to Bemidji, including transfers.
Joliet to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Saint Cloud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Bemidji is 624 miles. It takes approximately 11h 28m to drive from Joliet to Bemidji.
There are 16+ hotels available in Bemidji.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Bemidji via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, 900 W Harrison, Chicago Bus Station, and St. Cloud in around 20h 24m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–340
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–440
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–480
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- 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 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 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 St. Cloud to Bemidji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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/
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Estimated price
- $120–150
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