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
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 Miami and takes around 3h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around $43. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 330 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 Miami and takes around 3h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to East Lansing takes 3h 51m and costs around $32 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $29 for a 4h 08m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Greyhound, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around $43. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 330 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (677 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (485 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,064 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (560 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (401 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (249 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (702 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, 1447 reviews)
$96+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8, 764 reviews)
$96+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.7, 424 reviews)
$74+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, 21 reviews)
$46+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.5, 687 reviews)
$62+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville
2 stars
Good (6.4, 781 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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 $65 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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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