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
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
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 19h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 85 miles and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 205 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 19h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Portage, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Champaign, expect to pay about $45 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 85 miles and will cost you around $75. From Grand Rapids, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,271 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,807 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,105 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,512 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,721 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (654 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (412 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,109 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,925 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (494 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (304 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (187 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 Hampton Inn Portage.

Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Hiring a car in Portage

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.55 and $24.73. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Portage, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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