Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Portage travel guide

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You're Going to Love Portage

With a population of 36 828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portage has to offer.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Portage

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including American Airlines, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Portage takes 330 km and will cost you around $66. From Monona, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about $32 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including American Airlines, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Portage takes 330 km and will cost you around $66. From Monona, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,587 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (501 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (577 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,209 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (263 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (706 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park and Affordable Suites of America Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Spring House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1455 reviews)
$93+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8, 776 reviews)
$94+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.7, 423 reviews)
$65+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.6, 694 reviews)
$61+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville
2 stars
Good (6.2, 793 reviews)
$55+
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Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Good (6.1, 289 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.

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