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$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 114
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 Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 08m 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Portage takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 55. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 146 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 flight to Portage from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Train. The train journey from Portage to Bloomington takes 2h 41m and costs around C$ 39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about C$ 40 for a 4h 08m 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 Sixt, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Portage takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 55. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 146 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,641 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,056 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (482 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,201 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 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$ 140+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 88+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 73+
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Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.22 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$ 14.54 and C$ 19.39. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.