Travel and Lodging

We want your journey to Grand Forks to be as smooth as possible! Below you'll find everything you need to plan your travel and accommodations for the 2026 ECMMA Biennial Convention at the University of North Dakota.

Getting Here

Grand Forks is accessible by air, road, and regional travel. Here are your closest airport options:

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) The most convenient option for convention attendees. Located right in Grand Forks, GFK is less than 10 minutes from the University of North Dakota campus. We recommend checking this airport first when booking flights.

Hector International Airport (FAR) — Fargo, ND Located approximately one hour south of Grand Forks, Fargo's airport offers a wider range of flight options and carriers. A car rental or rideshare from Fargo to campus is straightforward via I-29 North.

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada For our international attendees traveling from or through Canada, Winnipeg's airport is approximately 2.5 hours north of Grand Forks by car. Please note that this route requires a US border crossing, so be sure to have your passport and any required travel documentation ready.

Grand Forks is accessible by air, road, and regional travel. Here are your closest airport options:

Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) The most convenient option for convention attendees. Located right in Grand Forks, GFK is less than 10 minutes from the University of North Dakota campus. We recommend checking this airport first when booking flights.

Hector International Airport (FAR) — Fargo, ND Located approximately one hour south of Grand Forks, Fargo's airport offers a wider range of flight options and carriers. A car rental or rideshare from Fargo to campus is straightforward via I-29 North.

Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) — Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada For our international attendees traveling from or through Canada, Winnipeg's airport is approximately 2.5 hours north of Grand Forks by car. Please note that this route requires a US border crossing, so be sure to have your passport and any required travel documentation ready.

Parking

Parking is available on campus at the Memorial Union Parking Ramp. Daily parking passes are $7 per day, Monday through Friday. Parking is free on weekends — so attendees joining us for the opening day of the convention on Sunday, June 28 will be able to park at no charge!

The parking ramp and conference building are connected by an underground tunnel, and both buildings have elevators, making arrival and navigation easy and accessible for all attendees.

Parking is available on campus at the Memorial Union Parking Ramp. Daily parking passes are $7 per day, Monday through Friday. Parking is free on weekends — so attendees joining us for the opening day of the convention on Sunday, June 28 will be able to park at no charge!

The parking ramp and conference building are connected by an underground tunnel, and both buildings have elevators, making arrival and navigation easy and accessible for all attendees.

Lodging