There are 7 ways to get from Joliet to Bemidji by train, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, 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
7h 39m$74–346Train, bus
- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
17h$167–348Train, bus via Madison
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- 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
18h 33m$146–228Drive 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 28m$94–473Train, 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 42m$123–578Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus Jefferson Lines 927
19h 41m$124–208
Joliet to Bemidji by train, tram, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 28m and costs $90 - $480.
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 CTA Station, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 41m.
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 and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Joliet to Bemidji, including transfers.
Joliet to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Joliet to Bemidji bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Minneapolis Bus 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 14+ 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 CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, Chicago Bus Station, and Minneapolis in around 19h 41m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–320
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–490
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Summit Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- 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
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