Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 22h 37m.

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 $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Portage takes 290 km and will cost you around $69. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $182 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 New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 22h 37m.

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 $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Grand Rapids, expect to pay about $50 for a 4h 08m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, American Airlines and FlixBus. From Lafayette, the bus ride to Portage takes 290 km and will cost you around $69. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $182 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,642 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (480 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,195 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (398 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (244 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (699 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

Hiring a car in Portage

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.18 and $24.24. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.18 and $24.24. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 2% cheaper than other types, on average.