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 46.292, Portage is a must-see destination in Michigan, United States.

When to visit Portage

Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
$204
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Portage

Plane

When flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Portage from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 06m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $485 for a 27h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 173 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

When flying to Portage, you’ll arrive at Kalamazoo Intl (AZO), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Portage from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 02m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Chicago takes 2h 06m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $485 for a 27h 28m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 173 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Avis, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Portage using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Portage

FWAFort Wayne
GRRGrand Rapids Gerald R. Ford Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,981 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,218 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,047 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,373 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,949 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,563 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,923 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,210 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,823 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,509 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Portage

Most booked hotels in Portage

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$183+
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Clarion Inn I-94 near Expo Center
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$126+
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Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo West - Western Michigan U
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
$108+
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Hiring a car in Portage

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.82 and $34.43.