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, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Merrillville, IN (2120 Southlake Mall) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Merrillville (2757 E 80th Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Merrillville

Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
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 flight to Merrillville from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Merrillville is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 31 miles from Merrillville. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Merrillville

LAFLafayette Purdue University
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Merrillville

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,224 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,940 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,599 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,077 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (579 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (324 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (462 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
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Where to stay in Merrillville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Merrillville near US 30 and Quality Inn Merrillville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Merrillville

Hiring a car in Merrillville

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.92 and $33.22. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Maxima or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.08 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 $24.92 and $33.22. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Maxima or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.