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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Portage has to offer.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 112
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 32 miles from Portage. The shortest flight to Portage from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 4h 25m.

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 C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 41 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Portage takes 205 miles and will cost you around C$ 95. From Monona, the ticket costs about C$ 58 for a journey of 215 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 flight to Portage from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 4h 25m.

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 C$ 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 41 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Thrifty, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including American Airlines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Portage takes 205 miles and will cost you around C$ 95. From Monona, the ticket costs about C$ 58 for a journey of 215 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,840 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,276 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,014 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,033 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,569 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (455 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,410 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (520 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (271 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,287 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 122+
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Quality Inn & Suites Portage Central
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 84+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 71+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.21 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$ 14.50 and C$ 19.33. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.21 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$ 14.50 and C$ 19.33. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are, on average, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.