East Grand Forks is directly connected to Grand Forks, North Dakota by several bridges across the Red River. Grand Forks Regional Airport, across the river in North Dakota, is the nearest commercial airport, with flights to Minneapolis and other regional hubs. By road, US Highway 2 runs east-west through town; US Highway 220 connects north toward Winnipeg (about 230 km). Amtrak's Empire Builder stops at Grand Forks on its Chicago–Seattle/Portland route.