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

Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$82
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 domestic flight to Merrillville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

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 domestic flight to Merrillville departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $26 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 Kyte and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Monona, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 175 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Merrillville

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (845 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,772 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,967 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (165 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (437 reviews)
Volaris
Good (697 reviews)
Southern / Mokulele
Okay (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville

Most booked hotels in Merrillville

Home2 Suites by Hilton Merrillville
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 314 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Inn Crown Point
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 261 reviews)
$161+
Hilton Garden Inn Merrillville
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 235 reviews)
$141+
Key West Inn Hobart
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$489+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Merrilville, IN
3 stars
Good (6.6, 473 reviews)
$93+
Comfort Inn Hobart - Merrillville
2 stars
Good (6.2, 724 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Merrillville

Renting a car in Merrillville costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrillville costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. 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 (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.