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

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530 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 10h 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 1 hub
MSP Minneapolis 3h 22m DLKEVS → DLSY Minneapolis (MSP) to Bemidji flights
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Chicago to Bemidji
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
530 mi 1h 26m nonstop

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to BJI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
MSP ~3h 22m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
66
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
MDW → BJI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
BJI → MDW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Bemidji from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Bemidji Regional Airport.
Metric MDW→BJI GYY→BJI MKE→BJI
Distance from MDW – 21 mi 81 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 1
Weekly flights ~1 – –
Flight time 1h 26m 1h 51m 1h 17m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Gary (GYY) to Bemidji flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Bemidji flights
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Bemidji Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Bemidji.
Distance & Flight Time
530 mi / 852 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 26m gate to gate.
Facts

MDW–BJI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Bemidji route.
Route details
Distance530 mi / 852 km
Flight time1h 26m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: BJI
Full nameBemidji Regional Airport
IATA / ICAOBJI / KBJI
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.1M
Elevation1,391 ft / 424 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to BJI flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Bemidji Regional Airport take about 1h 26m 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.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BJI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from BJI to MDW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GYY and MKE. 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 MDW to BJI

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

MDW to BJI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to BJI is about 1 hours 26 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 Gary (GYY) and Milwaukee (MKE).