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By saving on your room price, you can enjoy more of the attractions in Portage. Top sights include Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan.

Motel properties often include free parking, and many also feature an outdoor pool. Often one or two stories tall, motels usually have outdoor access to guestrooms from the parking lot. Beginning in the early 1950s, eye-catching neon signs enticed road-weary travelers, and today, examples of these can still be found along historic U.S. Route 66.

These are some of our customers’ top motels to choose from in the larger area. OYO Hotel Portage I-94: Stay within a quick 4-minute drive of Indiana Dunes National Park. Enjoy access to the business center, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi, and parking. Motel 6 Hammond, IN - Chicago Area: Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Central Portage is 13.7 mi (22 km) away. FairBridge Inn Express Merrillville: Enjoy access to the laundry facilities, and freebies including WiFi and parking. Located 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from the heart of Portage. Motel 6 Lansing, IL - Chicago South: Central Portage is 20.3 mi (32.7 km) away. Free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay, along with room amenities like climate control. Motel 6 Merrillville, IN: 11.8 mi (18.9 km) from the heart of Portage. Enjoy access to the snack bar/deli, and freebies including WiFi and parking.

Take time to check out the shops and enjoy the beaches in this family-friendly area while you’re sightseeing. Must-see local attractions include Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Portage Lakefront Beach, Ogden Dunes Beach, and West Beach. You’ll find these family-friendly sights in the area: Deep River Water Park, Albanese Candy Factory, and Washington Park Zoo. During your trip, here are some other places to visit: Marquette Park, East Shoreline, and East Branch.

Weather can make or break a roadtrip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in Portage to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 70°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 31°F. The snowiest months in Portage are January, December, November, and February, with each month seeing an average of 6 inches of snowfall.

We’ve gathered some information about getting around Portage to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), which is located 32.1 mi (51.6 km) away from the heart of the city. Otherwise, look for flights into Chicago O’Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), which is 45.8 mi (73.8 km) away. To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at Portage - Ogden Dunes Train to Chicago.