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.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$140
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 85 miles and will cost you around $82. From Madison, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 180 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 28h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $27 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 85 miles and will cost you around $82. From Madison, the ticket costs about $119 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Portage

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,231 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,473 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,187 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (388 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (286 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (161 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (476 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,841 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (732 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

Hiring a car in Portage

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 per litre in Portage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.76 and $25.02. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 74% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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