There are 7 ways to get from Michigan to Bemidji by plane, train, taxi, bus, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), 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.
Fly from Detroit
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane DTW - BJI
5h 42m$98–476Train, taxi, bus
- Take the train from Detroit 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
22h 38m$431–758Bus
- Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
24h 27m$232–372Drive 847.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit to Bemidjicar 847.2 mi
15h 57m$155–224Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane GRR - BJI
6h 26m$100–488Train, bus
- Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from St. Paul to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
22h 51m$293–563Bus via Lahser & 11 Mile
- Take the bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloudbus
- Take the bus from St. Cloud to Brainerdbus
- Take the bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.bus
27h 19m$174–308
Detroit (DTW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Michigan to Bemidji is to drive which costs $150 - $230 and takes 15h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Michigan to Bemidji is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $95 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Michigan to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Woodward & Gratiot and arriving at Bemidji State Univ. via Detroit, Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud and Brainerd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 27m.
The distance between Michigan and Bemidji is 697 miles. The road distance is 852.1 miles.
The best way to get from Michigan to Bemidji without a car is to train and taxi and bus which takes 22h 38m and costs $430 - $800.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Michigan to Bemidji, including transfers.
Michigan to Bemidji bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
The best way to get from Michigan to Bemidji is to fly which takes 5h 42m and costs $95 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $380 and takes 24h 27m.
Michigan to Bemidji bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Bemidji is 1h behind Michigan. It is currently 4:07 AM in Michigan and 3:07 AM in Bemidji.
What companies run services between Michigan, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
Delta and Sun Country Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Bemidji State Univ. via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, St. Cloud, and Brainerd in around 24h 27m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Detroit to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–460
Flights from Detroit to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Detroit to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Traverse City, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $90–470
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- $200–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- 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
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
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 Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from St. Paul to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Bus from St. Cloud to Brainerd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $25–40
Bus from Brainerd to Bemidji State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $30–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $100–150
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Saint Cloud
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Southfield Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Michigan to Bemidji is 852 miles. It takes approximately 15h 57m to drive from Michigan to Bemidji.
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