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How to get fromDetroit to Portageby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit to Portage by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    5h 26m
    $69–113

  2. Drive 243.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Portagecar car 243.7 mi
    4h
    $45–65

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train Ssl / ...
    6h 51m
    $116–216

  4. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 24m
    $158–496

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 46m
    $158–686

  6. Fly Detroit to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane DTW - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Ogden Dunestrain train
    5h 8m
    $97–533

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Van Buren St. to Portage/Ogden Dunestrain train
    6h 30m
    $71–290

Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Portage, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Gary Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–75 and the journey takes 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Portage via Chicago Union Station, Jackson & Clinton, Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells, Van Buren St., and Portage/Ogden Dunes in around 6h 51m.

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