What county is Portage in?

Portage is in Porter County, Indiana.

Which public school districts serve Portage?

Portage Township Schools. Confirm the assigned school for a specific address with the district.

How long is the drive from Portage?

To the Chicago Loop: about 40 miles, roughly 48 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies).

Town guide · Porter County · Indiana

Living in Portage

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At a glance

Portage: the basics

County	Porter County
Population	37,926 (2020 Census)
Town website	portagein.gov
Highways	I-94, I-80/90 (Indiana Toll Road), US-6, US-12, US-20, SR-149, SR-249
Getting around	Nearest South Shore Line station: Portage/Ogden Dunes — South Shore Line main line, about 3 miles away (estimate) · Schedules
Drive	To the Chicago Loop: about 40 miles, roughly 48 minutes off-peak (estimate — traffic varies)
Library	Porter County Public Library System (Portage branch)

Schools

Public school districts

These public school districts serve Portage. Each card links to the district's own website and to the state's official school data page, so you can look at the numbers yourself.

Public school district

Portage Township Schools

District website · Indiana GPS (state data)

District lines don't always follow town lines. Before you sign a lease, confirm the assigned school for the exact address with the district. We'll help you check.

Utilities

Setting up service

Electric

NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Co.)

Natural gas

NIPSCO (Northern Indiana Public Service Co.)

Water

Indiana American Water

Providers can vary by address. Confirm with the provider (or ask us) before move-in so service starts on day one.

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