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.

Where to Eat in Portage

If you’re looking for affordable options, Abstract Cafe (3365 Willowcreek Road) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Portage (6530 US Highway 6) are great picks.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 133
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 Calgary and takes around 3h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 2h 05m 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 Thrifty and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including OurBus, Tornado Bus and Amtrak. From Indianapolis, the bus ride to Portage takes 338 km and will cost you around C$ 54. From Monona, the ticket costs about C$ 53 for a journey of 346 km.

Airports near Portage

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,077 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (621 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,584 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,442 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (447 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,451 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (643 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (805 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (921 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (419 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (356 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (173 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,030 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (75 reviews)
Volaris
Good (526 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 and Hampton Inn Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson; Portage, IN
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 200+
OYO Hotel Portage I-94
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 94+
Quality Inn & Suites
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 132+
Days Inn by Wyndham Portage
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
C$ 78+

Renting a car in Portage

Expect to pay C$ 1.38 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$ 16.48 and C$ 21.97. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Portage, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.