Portage

City / town · Indiana

Portage

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportGYY · 13 mi
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Overview

Portage is a town in Northwestern Indiana. It's industrialized, but not quite as heavily as Gary to the west.

2 places to stay

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Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Indiana Dunes National Park)

Jan: 2.2 in rain2.2"Jan: high 32°F, low 18°F32°18°JanFeb: 2.0 in rain2"Feb: high 36°F, low 21°F36°21°FebMar: 2.3 in rain2.3"Mar: high 46°F, low 30°F46°30°MarApr: 3.6 in rain3.6"Apr: high 57°F, low 40°F57°40°AprMay: 4.3 in rain4.3"May: high 68°F, low 50°F68°50°MayJun: 4.3 in rain4.3"Jun: high 78°F, low 60°F78°60°JunJul: 4.0 in rain4"Jul: high 82°F, low 64°F82°64°JulAug: 4.1 in rain4.1"Aug: high 80°F, low 63°F80°63°AugSep: 3.7 in rain3.7"Sep: high 74°F, low 56°F74°56°SepOct: 3.8 in rain3.8"Oct: high 62°F, low 45°F62°45°OctNov: 2.8 in rain2.8"Nov: high 49°F, low 34°F49°34°NovDec: 2.3 in rain2.3"Dec: high 37°F, low 24°F37°24°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • GYY Gary/Chicago International Airport, Gary — 13 mi away. Directions
  • MGC Michigan City Municipal Airport, Michigan City — 20 mi away. Directions
  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago — 33 mi away (major hub). Directions
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    Get in

    • South Shore Line, stops on the north side of the city along Hwy 12 near Ogden Dunes.

    Get around

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    Do

    • Portage Lakefront and Riverwalk Pavilion, 100 Riverwalk Dr. Part of the Indiana Dunes National Park, gives ample access to views of Lake Michigan, with a fishing pier and breakwater. Tel: +1 219-762-1675.

    Sleep

    Stay Quality Inn

    Located near many attractions and businesses such as Bass Pro Shops and Wal-Mart.

    📍 2300 Willowcreek Rd☎ +1 219 763-7177
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