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
AED 304
1 night at 3-star hotel
Portage in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 304
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 14h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portage. The train journey from Portage to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around AED 77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about AED 125 for a 1h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Portage is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 50 km from Portage. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Portage, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Madison, the bus ride to Portage takes 177 km and will cost you around AED 92. From Kalamazoo, the ticket costs about AED 209 for a journey of 290 km.

Airports near Portage

AZOKalamazoo Intl
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Portage

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,453 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (385 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (285 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (469 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (160 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 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 AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 39.67 and AED 52.89. The most frequently booked car type in Portage is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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