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
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles 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 FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 175 miles and will cost you around $54. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Portage doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 2h 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $30 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles 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 FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 175 miles and will cost you around $54. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,817 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,362 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,534 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,041 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,716 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,574 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,367 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (454 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (605 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,276 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, 1503 reviews)
$94+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 777 reviews)
$90+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.7, 423 reviews)
$65+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, 24 reviews)
$46+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.5, 694 reviews)
$63+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville
2 stars
Good (6.3, 792 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 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 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

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