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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 Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

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 $29 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 220 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 Nashville and takes around 1h 29m.

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 $29 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 Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 180 miles and will cost you around $74. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,216 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 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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Spring House Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1336 reviews)
$111+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 713 reviews)
$123+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Porter near Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (7.5, 388 reviews)
$93+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Good (6.7, 380 reviews)
$80+
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Baymont by Wyndham Portage Indiana Dunes
2 stars
Good (6.7, 605 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.5, 269 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Portage

Renting a car in Portage costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Portage costs $76 per day, on average, or $152 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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