Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$157
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 51 km from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, Amtrak and American Airlines. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 129 km and will cost you around $70. From Monona, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 338 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Plane

Although Merrillville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Chicago All airports (CHI), which is located 51 km from Merrillville. The shortest flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 19h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrillville. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from South Bend, expect to pay about $35 for a 1h 54m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, Amtrak and American Airlines. From Milwaukee, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 129 km and will cost you around $70. From Monona, the ticket costs about $72 for a journey of 338 km. Merrillville’s bus station is located 2.1 km from the city centre.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (439 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (207 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,095 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,026 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (699 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,242 reviews)
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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

Hiring a car in Merrillville

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Luxury (Acura MDX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Merrillville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Luxury (Acura MDX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard car hire (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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