Transportation
Traveling Around Bemidji
There is no public transportation in Bemidji. However, there will be a shuttle service during Unicon provided by the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bemidji. This shuttle is for competitors and non-competitors and is able to carry unicycles and equipment.
This is a 12 passenger van that will run in a loop between Bemidji State University, Bemidji High School, and the DoubleTree Hotel.
Shuttle Schedule
7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily, or until event ends if after 10 p.m.
Traveling To Bemidji
Charter Bus Rides from/to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Buses will be available from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Bemidji State University during Unicon 21's opening weekend. The cost is $45 per person (no additional fees for oversize baggage). Buses will depart MSP:
Saturday, July 13 at 5:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
Saturday, July 13 at 11:00 p.m. SOLD OUT
Sunday, July 14 at 5:00 p.m.
On July 27, following the conclusion of Unicon 21, buses will return to MSP airport. The cost is $45 per person (no additional fees for oversize baggage). Buses will depart Bemidji State University:
Saturday, July 27 at 7:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Important: Charter bus seating is limited. You will register for bus transportation when you complete your Unicon registration. You must both make a reservation(s) and complete your payment by June 20, 2024. Prior to the start of Unicon, we will email you to ask your preferred bus departure day and time.
Shipping
Use this address to ship materials to Unicon. Your shipment will be available at the dorms.
Central Receiving
Bemidji State University
Attn: James Williams
Unicon 21
124 23rd Street NE
Bemidji, MN 56601
Materials can be received as early as July 1, 2024.
We do not have a preferred shipping company.
To be sure that you get your shipment- in addition to putting the shipment directed to James Williams and having UNICON clearly visible on your packaging, please also include your return name and address so we can get the right package back to the same sender.
For return shipping, Bemidji has a UPS store and FedEx Ship Center within walking distance of Unicon Headquarters.
International Airports Near Bemidji
MSP - Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport - 227 miles - 3 hours 47 mins drive
YWG - Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada - 232 miles - 4 hours 20 mins drive
ORD - O’Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL) - 600 miles - 9 hour drive
DLH - Duluth International Airport (Duluth, MN) - 145 miles - 2 hours 36 mins drive
FAR - Hector International Airport (Fargo, ND) - 129 miles - 2 hours 23 mins drive
GFK - Grand Forks International Airport (Grand Forks, ND) - 114 miles - 2 hour drive
Air Transport Directly to Bemidji (BJI)
Daily flights from MSP (Minneapolis/St Paul, Minnesota) to BJI (Bemidji Regional Airport)
Approx. 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Bus Transit from Airports to Bemidji
Jefferson Bus Lines offers once daily routes to Bemidji from DLH (Duluth, MN), MSP (Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN), and GFK (Grand Forks, ND)
Transportation In and Around Bemidji
Paul Bunyan Transit Co. - Curb to curb public transit running from 7:00 - 18:00
First City Taxi - Service available 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. daily. +1 (218) 444-TAXI (8294)
Uber and Lyft are available