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 November
Estimated hotel price
$165
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrillville in November
Estimated hotel price
$165
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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Monona, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 338 km and will cost you around $150. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 354 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 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrillville, followed by Train. The train journey from Merrillville to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $33 for a 2h 19m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrillville, including Amtrak, American Airlines and Greyhound. From Monona, the bus ride to Merrillville takes 338 km and will cost you around $150. From Indianapolis, the ticket costs about $184 for a journey of 354 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 (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,161 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,128 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,680 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (517 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (468 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,139 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (220 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,033 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (383 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (694 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,236 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 $1.61 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 $19.22 and $25.62. 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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.22 and $25.62. 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, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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