With a population of 46,292, Portage is a must-see destination in Michigan, 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 flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Portage include American Airlines, British Airways and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Portage departs from New York and takes around 3h 51m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 08m and costs around $80 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $101 for a 2h 47m trip.
Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Renting a car in Portage costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Portage.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Ford Transit Connect Cargo or similar) are, on average, 78% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.