There are 6 ways to get from Springfield to Bemidji by train, plane, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)
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 Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane STL - BJI
8h 44m$126–545Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
cheapest- Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI)plane SPI - BJI
8h 26m$100–431Train, bus
- Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
18h 54m$219–450Bus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
19h 55m$146–255Drive 694.3 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Bemidjicar 694.3 mi
13h 26m$127–183Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Bemidjibus
21h 51m$155–260
Springfield to Bemidji by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield to Bemidji. However, there are services departing from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and arriving at Bemidji via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
The distance between Springfield and Bemidji is 765 miles. The road distance is 698.3 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bemidji without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 54m and costs $210 - $450.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Springfield to Bemidji, including transfers.
Springfield to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Bemidji is to bus which takes 19h 55m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $440 and takes 8h 26m.
Springfield to Bemidji bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Bemidji is 698 miles. It takes approximately 13h 26m to drive from Springfield to Bemidji.
What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Bemidji, MN, USA?
You can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Bemidji via Chicago Bus Station and Minneapolis in around 19h 55m. Alternatively, American Airlines and Delta fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport (BJI) 3 times a day.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Detroit, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Rochester, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Flights from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to Bemidji-Beltrami County Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Milwaukee, Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 50m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Amtrak
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