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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. Portage deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 39m.

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 South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 85 miles and will cost you around $47. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 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 Asheville and takes around 1h 39m.

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 South Bend, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 05m 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 Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 85 miles and will cost you around $47. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,368 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,095 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,962 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,847 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,354 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,275 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,103 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,719 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (652 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,128 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,920 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (488 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (301 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Portage

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Portage and Affordable Suites of America Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Portage By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 207 reviews)
$133+
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Spring House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1353 reviews)
$122+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 729 reviews)
$144+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.7, 396 reviews)
$104+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.9, 623 reviews)
$86+
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Comfort Inn Hobart-Merrillville I-65
2 stars
Good (6.6, 731 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Portage costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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