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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 2 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BJI and ORD. Nearest airports to BJI with scheduled service: Hector International Airport (FAR, 97 mi) · Duluth International Airport (DLH, 136 mi) · Thief River Falls Regional Airport (TVF, 70 mi)
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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 5m DL AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
FAR Fargo ~4h 22m CPT AAASAV Fargo (FAR) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Bemidji to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between BJI and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BJI to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
127
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BJI → ORD
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
Return
ORD → BJI
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Bemidji

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric BJI→ORD FAR→ORD DLH→ORD
Distance from BJI 97 mi 136 mi
Nonstop airlines 14 7
Weekly flights 165 76
Airports within 200 miles of BJI with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Bemidji, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

BJI–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bemidji to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BJI
IATA / ICAOBJI / KBJI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,391 ft / 424 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJI to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Minneapolis–Saint Paul.
Nearby alternatives include FAR, DLH and STC. 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.

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), Duluth (DLH) and Saint Cloud (STC).