Merrillville travel guide
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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 domestic flight to Merrillville departs from Miami and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $24 for a 1h 54m 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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Lafayette, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 165 miles. Merrillville’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Merrillville
Airlines serving Merrillville
Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville
Most booked hotels in Merrillville
Renting a car in Merrillville
Renting a car in Merrillville costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.