With a population of 36,828, Portage is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States.
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.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 45m.
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 AED 70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 88 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Portage. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Chicago.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Portage takes 80 miles and will cost you around AED 279. From Milwaukee, the ticket costs about AED 140 for a journey of 95 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Portage and Hampton Inn Portage.
Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.39 and AED 60.52. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Economy (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) is, on average, 30% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.