Introduction
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
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portage in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 109 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Portage, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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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 flight to Portage from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 79. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 314 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 flight to Portage from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Champaign takes 2h 37m and costs around C$ 31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 46 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 79. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,100 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,174 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,656 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (479 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (538 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,181 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (394 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (240 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (700 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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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 164+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 69+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 27% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.