Merrillville travel guide
Merrillville Tourism | Merrillville Guide
You're Going to Love Merrillville
With a population of 35,246, Merrillville is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Merrillville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Merrillville
If you’re looking for affordable options, Asparagus (7876 Broadway) and Gino's Steakhouse - Merrillville (600 E 81st Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Merrillville
How to Get to Merrillville
Plane
Although Merrillville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 32 miles from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 47m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about C$ 37 for a 2h 05m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 62. From Champaign, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 190 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.
Airports near Merrillville
Airlines serving Merrillville
Where to stay in Merrillville
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Merrillville and Comfort Suites Merrillville near US 30.
Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville
Most booked hotels in Merrillville
Renting a car in Merrillville
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 per litre in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.44 and C$ 20.59. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.