How to Travel from

Bloomington to Portage

by Route or Car

United States of America Bloomington Portage

Cheapest

By car (3 384 km)

32 h 47 min

3384 km.

from $186

Other

Bus (Bus)

4 h 22 min

194 km.

from $139.15

Plane, Train

5 h

194 km.

from $393.26

Bus, Train (Bus)

5 h 12 min

193 km.

from $80.65

Bus (Bus)

5 h 32 min

272 km.

from $135.91

Bus via Lafayette

6 h 19 min

272 km.

from $74.37

Bus, Train (Bus)

8 h 58 min

272 km.

from $95.91

Airlines

American Airlines

Website:

aa.com/

Plane from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 6m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$420.37–$598.71

Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 15m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$382.16

United Airlines

Website:

united.com/

Plane from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

1h 20m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$121.02–$458.59

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

2h 19m

Frequency:

5 times a day

Estimated price:

$17.83–$101.91

Train from Indianapolis to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$26.75–$121.02

South Shore Line

Phone:

+1 219-926-5744

Website:

mysouthshoreline.com/

Train from Van Buren St. to Ogden

Ave. Duration:

56 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$4.71–$10.83

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:

+1 214-849-8100

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

greyhound.com/

Bus from Bloomington to Champaign

Ave. Duration:

55 min

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$4.20–$76.43

Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Gary

Ave. Duration:

2h 15m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$10.19–$108.28

Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$12.10–$114.65

Bus from Lafayette Bus Stop to Gary

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

3 times a day

Estimated price:

$7.01–$89.17

Flixbus USA

Phone:

+1 (855) 626-8585

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Bloomington to Lafayette

Ave. Duration:

2h 50m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$12.74–$57.32

Miller Transportation

Phone:

+1 800-544-2383

Website:

ridewithmiller.com

Bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis,

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$15.29–$24.20

Burlington Trailways

Phone:

+1 (319) 735-2864

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

burlingtontrailways.com

Bus from Bloomington to Champaign

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$29.30–$56.05

Amtrak Thruway

Phone:

+1 800-872-7245

Website:

amtrak.com/home.html

Bus from Indianapolis Bus Station to Gary

Ave. Duration:

3h 10m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$33.12–$121.02

Go Express Travel

Phone:

+1 800-589-6004

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

goexpresstravel.com

Bus from Home2 Suites to Indianapolis

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$28.02–$33.12

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Phone:

+1 800-448-0572

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

peoriacharter.com

Bus from Watterson Towers to O'Hare

Ave. Duration:

2h 49m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$50.95–$58.60

What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Portage?

The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Portage is to drive which costs $25 - $38.04 and takes 2h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Portage?

The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Portage is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $25 - $38.04 .

How far is it from Bloomington to Portage?

The distance between Bloomington and Portage is 269 km. The road distance is 232.8 km.

How do I travel from Bloomington to Portage without a car?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Portage without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs $36.96 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Portage?

It takes approximately 4h to get from Bloomington to Portage, including transfers.

Train or bus from Bloomington to Portage?

The best way to get from Bloomington to Portage is to train which takes 4h and costs $36.96 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $43.48 - $195.65 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the time difference between Bloomington and Portage?

It is currently 06:44 at both, Bloomington and Portage.

Can I drive from Bloomington to Portage?

Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Portage is 233 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Bloomington to Portage.

Where can I stay near Portage?

There are 85+ hotels available in Portage. Prices start at $47.52 per night.

Book in Portage

Super 8 by Wyndham Portage

3000 New Pinery Rd, Portage

Fine

8.2

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Portage, IN

1630 Olmsted Dr, Portage

Fine

8.3

Hampton Inn Portage

6353 Melton Rd, Portage

Fine

7.9

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Indiana Dunes State Park

Indiana Dunes State Park is an Indiana State Park located in Porter County, Indiana, United States, 47 miles (75 km) east of Chicago. The park is bounded by Lake Michigan to the northwest and is surrounded by as well as within the authorized boundaries of Indiana Dunes National Park, a unit of the National Park Service; the NPS owns the water from the ordinary high water mark to 300 feet (91 m) offshore. The 1,530-acre (619 ha) Dunes Nature Preserve makes up the bulk of eastern part of the park, and includes most of the park's hiking trails and dune landscape. This was one of the first places Richard Lieber considered when establishing the Indiana State Park system. Like all Indiana state parks, there is a fee for entrance. Indiana Dunes State Park was established in 1925 and designated a National Natural Landmark in 1974.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore

Indiana Dunes National Park is a national park of the United States located in northwestern Indiana managed by the National Park Service. It was authorized by Congress in 1966 as the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and was redesignated as the nation's 61st national park on February 15, 2019. The park runs for about 20 miles (32 km) along the southern shore of Lake Michigan and covers 15,349 acres (6,212 ha). Along the lakefront, the eastern area is roughly the lake shore south to U. 12 or U. 20 between Michigan City, Indiana, on the east and the Cleveland-Cliffs steel plant on the west. This area's conservation scheme is enhanced by the older Indiana Dunes State Park. To the west of the steel plant lies West Beach and a small extension south of the steel mill continues west along Salt Creek to Indiana 249. The western area is roughly the shoreline south to U. 12 between the Burns Ditch west to Broadway in downtown Gary, Indiana. In addition, there are several outlying areas, including Pinhook Bog, in LaPorte County to the east; the Heron Rookery in Porter County, the center of the park; and the Hoosier Prairie State Nature Preserve and the Hobart Prairie Grove, both in Lake County, the western end of the park.

Cowles Bog

Cowles Bog is a 4,000-year-old wetland complex in Indiana Dunes National Park, near Chesterton, Indiana. It is named for Henry Chandler Cowles who did his pioneering work in ecology and ecological succession here. His work brought international attention to the area which led to efforts to preserve the Indiana Dunes. It was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1965, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2025. It contains bog, fen, marsh, wet meadow, swamp, and pond habitats.

Eight ways to Travel from Bloomington to Portage

Transport providers

Airlines

American Airlines

United Airlines

Train operators

Amtrak

South Shore Line

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Flixbus USA

Miller Transportation

Burlington Trailways

Amtrak Thruway

Go Express Travel

Peoria Charter Coach Company

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Portage?

What is the fastest way to get from Bloomington to Portage?

How far is it from Bloomington to Portage?

How do I travel from Bloomington to Portage without a car?

How long does it take to get from Bloomington to Portage?

Train or bus from Bloomington to Portage?

What is the time difference between Bloomington and Portage?

Can I drive from Bloomington to Portage?

Where can I stay near Portage?