Private charter · MDW → BJI
Chicago to Bemidji
530 miles. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Chicago to Bemidji, door to door faster.
Trade about 11½ hours on the road for about a short flight in the air. Bluebird flies you direct from Chicago Midway International Airport in Chicago to Bemidji Regional Airport in Bemidji, 530 miles in a private jet with two pilots up front. Need a different size of aircraft? We'll source one sized for the trip. The price is for the whole aircraft, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 530 mi
- Flight
- —
- Driving
- 11½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 1
Departing Chicago
Airports in Chicago
MDW
Major airportChicago Midway International Airport
Chicago · KMDW
- From downtown
- 9 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,522 ft
ORD
Major airportChicago O'Hare International Airport
Chicago · KORD
- From downtown
- 16 mi
- Longest runway
- 13,000 ft
PWK
Commercial airportChicago Executive Airport
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling · KPWK
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
GYY
Commercial airportGary/Chicago International Airport
Gary · KGYY
- From downtown
- 21 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,859 ft
Arriving Bemidji
Airports in Bemidji
BJI
Commercial airportBemidji Regional Airport
Bemidji · KBJI
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 7,004 ft
When you land
Things to do in Bemidji
Bemidji is the regional center of north-central Minnesota, a lake town surrounded by forests, resorts and some of the best fishing in the state. Bemidji State University sits on the shore of Lake Bemidji, and the city is a hub for healthcare, retail and services for a wide area that includes the Red Lake and Leech Lake reservations. Tourism is a big part of the economy, and the region is popular for lake homes and summer cabins.
- 01
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
Built in 1937, these giant statues on the shore of Lake Bemidji are among the most photographed roadside attractions in the country.
- 02
Itasca State Park
About 30 miles southwest, Minnesota’s oldest state park protects old-growth pines and the spot where visitors can walk across the beginning of the Mississippi River.
- 03
Lake Bemidji State Park
On the north shore of the lake, this park offers a boardwalk through a bog, swimming, fishing, camping and access to the Paul Bunyan State Trail.
- 04
Paul Bunyan State Trail
Bemidji is the northern end of this paved trail, which runs more than 100 miles south through lake country to Crow Wing State Park near Brainerd.
- 05
Headwaters Science Center
This hands-on science museum downtown is a family favorite on rainy days, with interactive exhibits on physics and nature and a collection of live animals.
- 06
Bemidji Woolen Mills
Operating since the 1920s, this family-owned mill and store sells wool clothing and blankets, a longtime stop for visitors to northern Minnesota.
Questions
Chicago to Bemidji flights
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Bemidji?
About a short flight in a private jet, for 530 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Chicago to Bemidji use?
You can depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), or Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and arrive at Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.
How much does a private charter from Chicago to Bemidji cost?
The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.
Can I book a round trip between Chicago and Bemidji?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Bemidji back to Chicago are priced the same way.
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Bemidji to Chicago
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