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 December
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in December
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $47 for a 4h 55m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 322 km and will cost you around $56. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 330 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 most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Grand Rapids takes 4h 08m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from St. Louis, expect to pay about $47 for a 4h 55m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Grand Rapids, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 322 km and will cost you around $56. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 330 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 (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,097 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,083 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (484 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,207 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (556 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (399 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (248 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (702 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,258 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,161 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 $1.52 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 $18.14 and $24.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car 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 $1.52 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 $18.14 and $24.18. The most frequently booked car type in Merrillville is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car 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.