July, Aug. 2002: Two bridges in Central China collapse, killing a combined 19 people. Sept. 2001: The Queen Isabella Causeway in Texas collapses after a tow boat captain loses control of a string of barges and currents drive them into a bridge support.
The average flying time for a direct flight from Bemidji, MN to Chicago is 1 hour 36 minutes; Most direct flights leave around 9:36 CST
Arrive 2 hours before departure time during peak times. Departing passengers are advised to arrive inside the terminal at least 2 hours before their flight during peak times and 90 minutes before their flight for all other times. Peak departure travel times are 5 - 8 a.m., 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. During these times passengers may encounter longer waits at security checkpoints.