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 Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 2h 40m 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 Monona, the bus ride to Portage takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 120. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 149 for a journey of 354 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 Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kalamazoo, expect to pay about C$ 42 for a 2h 40m 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 Monona, the bus ride to Portage takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 120. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about C$ 149 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,521 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,109 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,666 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (472 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (526 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,162 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (231 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (389 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$ 156+
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OYO Hotel Portage I-94
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 99+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Portage/Indiana Dunes National Park
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
C$ 77+
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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$ 15.14 and C$ 20.18. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$ 15.14 and C$ 20.18. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 22% cheaper than other types, on average.