Bemidji to Chicago (BJI–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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530 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights Verified 3w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
MSP Minneapolis 4h 28m CHDL → AFDLWN Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
COS Colorado Springs ~5h 51m → WN Colorado Springs (COS) to Chicago flights
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Bemidji to Chicago
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
530 mi 2h 7m nonstop

BJI–MDW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Bemidji flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BJI to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
MSP ~4h 28m COS ~5h 51m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
70
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BJI → MDW
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
60%
Return
MDW → BJI
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bemidji

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric BJI→MDW FAR→MDW INL→MDW
Distance from BJI – 97 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines – 2 2
Weekly flights ~1 1 1
Flight time 2h 7m 1h 12m 1h 19m
Fargo (FAR) to Chicago flights · International Falls (INL) to Chicago flights · Grand Forks (GFK) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of BJI with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Bemidji.
BJI: CDT · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bemidji, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 7m gate to gate.
Facts

BJI–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bemidji to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 852 km
Flight time2h 7m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BJI
Full nameBemidji Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBJI / KBJI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,391 ft / 424 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJI to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Bemidji Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 2h 7m gate to gate. The route covers 530 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Nearby alternatives include FAR, INL and GFK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BJI to MDW

Bemidji Regional Airport (BJI) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BJI to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJI to MDW is about 2 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 530 miles (852 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Minneapolis–Saint Paul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fargo (FAR), International Falls (INL) and Grand Forks (GFK).