There are 5 ways to get from Indianapolis to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
8h 18m$129–251Drive 184.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Portagecar 184.4 mi
4h 16m$34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2642
- Take the bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
8h 40m$46–80Fly
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane IND - AZO
4h 59m$73–401Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
10h 41m$112–203
Indianapolis to Portage by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Portage is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Portage is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Portage. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Brown St & Currier Dr via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center and Crossroads Mall at. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Portage. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Kalamazoo via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Portage is 342 miles. The road distance is 185.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Portage without a car is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $120 - $260.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Indianapolis to Portage, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Portage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indianapolis to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Portage is to train which takes 8h 18m and costs $120 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $70 - $410 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Portage, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Portage via Chicago Union Station and Kalamazoo in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Brown St & Currier Dr via Gary Bus Station, Kalamazoo Transit Center, and Crossroads Mall at in around 8h 40m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Gary Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $25–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Gary Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Indianapolis to Portage bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Gary Bus Station.
Indianapolis to Portage train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Portage is 185 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Indianapolis to Portage.
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